Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha Coffin, 1871-1872
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Fragment. Likely written to Martha Coffin Wright. Lucretia Mott shares news concerning family and friends, including the recent health problems of Ann Preston. She mentions Charles Dickens and recommends an article by Longfellow on Theism. She mentions that she is upset to hear that William Lloyd Garrison Jr. is suing the railroad company after being involved in a train wreck.
Subjects: Preston, Ann, 1813-1872; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870; Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1872
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Physical Facet
1 L
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This letter was formerly identified as "Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, ?, 1871 9mo? ?" until it was retitled in 2019.
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