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4 pages. George Combe was a leading proponent of phrenology. Says he is considering publishing an account of his visit to the United States and gives his opinions on the country. Also briefly mentions African colonization and lecturing on phrenology.

Subjects: Travelers' writings

Relevant locations: Boston (Mass.); Philadelphia (Pa.)

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4 pages. Lucretia Mott expresses her excitement at James Miller McKim's upcoming visit. There is also talk of who they expect to attend the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London.

Subjects: M'Kim, J. Miller (James Miller), 1810-1874; Abolitionists; Voyages and travels

Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.); London (England)

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2 pages; fragment. Focuses on the relation between Quakers and other groups in pursuing reform; discusses ideas about labor and social organization, social reform, abolitionism, and other topics. Mentions reading Albert Brisbane's and Charles Fourier's work.

Subjects: Social reformers; Brisbane, Albert, 1809-1890; Antislavery movements; Quaker abolitionists; Slavery and the church

Scope and Contents 4 pages. William Lloyd Garrison expresses his awe of and appreciation for Lucretia Mott, and discusses Quaker antislavery writings, Southern views on slavery, and Mott's upcoming trip to England. Garrison also says that he is forced to rank the Society of Friends "among the corrupt sects of the age" due to their timidity in opposing slavery. Subjects: Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Quakers; Slavery and the church--Society of Friends; Quaker abolitionistsRelevant...