Lossing, Benson J. to Mott, Thomas, Dover Plains, 1881 1mo 1
Scope and Contents
Includes a copied letter by Benson J. Lossing from Lucretia Mott to himself 1879-02-22
3 pages. Benson John Lossing was a prominent historian. Lossing has written a letter to Thomas Mott on the first page and has copied a letter from Lucretia Mott to Lossing (dated February 22, 1879) on the second and third pages. Lossing's letter discusses the possibility of including a sketch of Lucretia Mott in the next edition of his work on "distinguished Americans." Lucretia Mott's letter discusses multiple individuals in the context of the early 1800s, including Deborah (Rodger) Willets, Enoch Dorland [sp], Peter Lossing, and Elias Hicks.
Subjects: Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Biography; Women teachers
Relevant locations: Dover (N.Y. : Town); Philadelphia (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1881 1mo 1
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
Processing Information
This letter was formerly identified as "Lossing, Benson J. to ?, Dover Plains, 1881 1mo 1" until it was retitled in 2018.
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