Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha & Anna Temple Brown, 1858 7mo 05
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Fragment. Details recent events and news concerning family and friends. References the circulation of correspondence. Discusses meeting "a Holland lady traveller" and her views on "the Woman Question," slavery, and other reform issues. Appreciated a letter from Susan B. Anthony but disagrees with her opinions about the use of women's maiden names. Mentions the recent court decision giving fathers more power than mothers over decisions concerning their children. Asks for Martha's opinions of the recent Vermont Convention.
Subjects: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Moore, Rachel Wilson; Women's rights; Women social reformers; Personal correspondence
Dates
- Creation: 1858 7mo 05
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