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Mott, Lucretia to Family, Roadside, 1871 5mo 22

 Item — Box: 4
Identifier: A00182280

Scope and Contents

4 pages. Written from Roadside. Lucretia Mott has just returned from Yearly Meeting, and she notes that Margaret Bright Lucas "thought us far more alive than the Orthodox." She discusses recent events and news concerning family and friends. She visited Sarah Pugh who was "troubled by all the fuss made by the 'Tribune's' free love charges against Mrs. Woodhull."

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955); Quakers; Pugh, Sarah, 1800-1884; Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927; Women political candidates; Women--Suffrage

Relevant locations: Cheltenham (Pa.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 5mo 22

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

1 L

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