Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, Roadside, 1858 12mo 26

4 pages. Written from Roadside. Describes recent holiday events and news concerning family and friends. Discusses her aiding John Beeson, who has been advocating for Native American rights at local speaking events, as well as promoting his book "A Plea for the Indians"; Mott says he "thinks there is more virtue among the Indians in the far Interior, than among the boasting civilized whites." Talks about Henry Thomas Buckle's "History of Civilization." Enjoyed a lecture by Ralph Waldo Emerson on "The Law of Success" and discusses moral philosophy; Emerson told her, "I got some leaves out of your book." Recounts the events of the twenty-third Anti-Slavery Fair of Pennsylvania and the Convention. Mentions her interest in attending lectures by Thomas Starr King, a recent lecture given by Horace Mann, upcoming lectures by Jessie White Mario, a speech of William H. Seward, and the opinions of Emma Parker Wood (1817-1898) on women's rights. Briefly discusses prisoner rights.

Subjects: Barker, Joseph, 1806-1875; Beeson, John, 1803-1889; M'Kim, J. Miller (James Miller), 1810-1874; Collyer, Robert, 1823-1912; Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882; Mario, Jessie White, 1832-1906; Antislavery movements; Women abolitionists; Women's rights; Indians of North America--Civil rights; Books and reading; Speeches, addresses, etc.; Fairs; Congresses and conventions; Prisoners--Civil rights

Relevant locations: Cheltenham (Pa.)