Box 4

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Lucretia Mott letter to Martha Mott Lord. Lucretia Mott writes that she attended a lecture given by Victoria Claflin Woodhull on political economy at the Spiritualists Hall in Philadelphia. She adds that Theodore Tilton recently had tea with her, and they discussed Woodhull. She also mentions Jacob Barker's death and funeral. Subjects: Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927; Tilton, Theodore, 1835-1907; Barker, Jacob, 1779-1871; Women orators ...

Scope and Contents 1 page. Written on Walter Brown and Co. stationery. George Lord writes that the "party" will be most welcome at Orange, likely referring to Lucretia Mott and other family members. He says that he had "R. D. Webb, Wendell, Lucy and cousin to tea" last evening "with Mother's family" and adds that they all like Richard Webb very much. Lucretia Mott wrote part of her letter dated July 1, 1868, to Martha Coffin Wright on the back of this letter (A00182159). Subjects: Webb, Richard...

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Written on Walter Brown and Co. stationery. George Lord writes that he and "Patty" (his wife and Lucretia Mott's daughter, Martha Mott Lord) spent some reminiscing about James Mott's last visit with them (James Mott died while at their home on January 26, 1868), and they feel as if they fall short of his standard of living a "truly Christian life." He also apologies for the fact that he and Patty have not been as attentive as they should be in writing to Lucretia. Lucretia Mott...

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1 page. Written on Walter Brown and Co. stationery. George Lord writes that he and "Patty" (his wife and Lucretia Mott's daughter, Martha Mott Lord) celebrated their "tin" wedding anniversary (15 years) the day before. Lucretia Mott wrote part of her letter dated July 1, 1868, to Martha Coffin Wright on the back of this letter (A00182159).

Subjects: Lord, Martha Mott, 1828-1916; Lord, George, 1830-1880

Relevant locations: New York (N.Y.)

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1 page. Written on Walter Brown and Co. stationery. George Lord writes that they are comfortable in Orange despite all the flooding. Lucretia Mott wrote part of her letter dated July 1, 1868, to Martha Coffin Wright on the back of this letter (A00182159).

Subjects: Lord, Martha Mott, 1828-1916; Lord, George, 1830-1880

Relevant locations: New York (N.Y.)

Scope and Contents A00182200_LCM: 4 pages. Dated 1870-06-02. Lucretia Mott letter(s). Appears to be at least two different letters or one letter written over a long span of time. On the first page she discusses visiting with friends in Massachusetts, including Charles Burleigh and John Greenleaf Whittier. On the rest of the pages she talks about visiting with family and friends in Pennsylvania. Partially written over an invitation from Lucy Stone to Lucretia Mott dated 1870-04-24 (catalogued separately as...

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Likely to Martha Coffin Wright. Partially written from Roadside. Lucretia Mott talks about visiting with friends and family, including Sarah Pugh and Charlotte Forten. She mentions going to a "meeting with colored people" and one with the managers meeting of Swarthmore, and she describes a planned "cruelty to animals" fair. Mott also criticizes The Nation (a weekly magazine) for a factual error and describes a confrontation with Charles Sumner. Subjects: Personal...