Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, Roadside, 1858 6mo 13
Scope and Contents
6 pages. Written from Roadside. Details recent events and news concerning family and friends. References the circulation of correspondence. Mentions Benjamin Collier, William Furness, and attending an antislavery meeting. Briefly discusses the life imprisonment of Captain William Baylis for his role in aiding freedom seekers escaping slavery; is issuing circulars to raise money for an appeal. Asks Wright about the Temperance Convention she attended, where William H. Burleigh made a speech; says "I am at times discouraged, seeing the return to wine drinking, as with A. S. Conventions." Discusses the negative attitude of Robert Purvis towards the Woman's Convention. Mentions Lucy Stone's "attack" on William Lloyd Garrison. Discusses a Rev. Long; she and her Female Society made contributions towards the development of his book and his abolitionist work in the Methodist Church.
Subjects: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898; M'Kim, J. Miller (James Miller), 1810-1874; Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Antislavery movements; Dwellings--Maintenance and repair; Families; Women's rights; Women--Societies and clubs; Women social reformers; Temperance; Congresses and conventions
Relevant locations: Cheltenham (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1858 6mo 13
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is restricted except by permission of the Director or Curator; many of the letters have been published elsewhere or transcribed.
Physical Facet
2 L
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