Box 1
Contains 118 Results:
Mott, Lucretia to Lewis, Graceanna, Philadelphia, 1852 8mo 9
3 pages. Lucretia Mott discusses the logistics of an antislavery meeting Graceanna Lewis is organizing.
Subjects: Abolitionists; Women in community organization; Lewis, Graceanna, 1821-1912; Antislavery movements; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.); Chester County (Pa.)
Webb, Ruth D. to Mott, James & Lucretia, Dublin, 1852 8mo 13
4 pages. Richard D. Webb was an Irish Quaker active in the antislavery movement. Richard Webb discusses his daily life and travels in Ireland.
Subjects: Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872; Family relationships
Relevant locations: Dublin (Ireland)
Mott, Lucretia to Ketcham, John & Rebecca, Auburn, N.Y., 1852 8mo 30
Mott, Lucretia to Garrison, William Lloyd & Helen, Auburn, N.Y., 1852 8mo 31
Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, Philadelphia, 1852 9mo 5
3 pages. Letter fragment addressed to an unknown recipient. Recounts recent events and news concerning family/friends.
Subjects: Voyages and travels; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Quakers; Quaker women; Personal Correspondence
Relevant locations: Pennsylvania
Combe, George to Mott, Lucretia, Edinburgh, 1852 10mo 22
Stone, Lucy to Friends, 1852 11mo 15
2 pages. Addressed to "Very dear Friends"; written from Amber [sp?]. Mentions multiple people, including William Lloyd Garrison, Lucretia Mott, Anne Knight, and Miss Nolley [sp]. Mentions a report that will be published soon. Discusses recent and upcoming Woman's Rights Conventions, lecturing, and the controversy over bloomers.
Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Women orators; Bloomer costume; Women's rights
Burleigh, Charles to McKim, James Miller, Philadelphia, 1839 10mo 26
Combe, George to Mott, Lucretia, Boston, 1839 11mo 5
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.)