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Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]68 Jan[uar]y 29
Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison after reading his "wise & faithful article" in the New York Independent. Smith comments on the article and its subject, Bishop John Henry Hopkins, before discussing an editorial about Garrison in the same number of the Independent. Smith also lists his voting record and shares some news of their mutual friends, including the death of James Mott.
- By Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874, Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
- Dated ["[January 29, 1868]"]
- Held by Boston Public Library
- Part of Anti-Slavery Collection
- Rights: No known copyright restrictions.
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Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Hopkins, John Henry, 1792-1868
Mott, James, 1788-1868
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Independent (New York, N.Y.)