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Lester Anson Miller writes this letter to William Lloyd Garrison in the form of a rhyming poem. He tells Garrison that his parents have allowed to him receive the Liberator but although, "I still desire to see you use the lash, But yet to pay you, have not the Cash." He also says he has created "a simple motto" for Garrison's pamphlet, "Thoughts on African Colonization," writing "Let him that would these 'Thoughts' deride, First read with candor, then decide." Miller wishes Garrison, "The best of luck my heart allows your cause, And may you both overturn Oppressions laws."
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Letter from Lester Anson Miller, Woodstock, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 December 18th
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title
Letter from Lester Anson Miller, Woodstock, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 December 18th
description
Lester Anson Miller writes this letter to William Lloyd Garrison in the form of a rhyming poem. He tells Garrison that his parents have allowed to him receive the Liberator but although, "I still desire to see you use the lash, But yet to pay you, have not the Cash." He also says he has created "a simple motto" for Garrison's pamphlet, "Thoughts on African Colonization," writing "Let him that would these 'Thoughts' deride, First read with candor, then decide." Miller wishes Garrison, "The best of luck my heart allows your cause, And may you both overturn Oppressions laws."
date
["December 18, 1832"]
year
1832
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5149163
creators
Miller, Lester Anson
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
Miller, Lester Anson
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Liberator (Boston, Mass. : 1831)
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Correspondence
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Poetry
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Text
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1
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
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yes
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the letter is addressed, "Spread out your golden wings, and flee amain; Let Boston Greene, your speedy flight retain, And contents hold, all favored by a call, From Garrison & Knapp of Merchants' Hall." It is postmarked with a black, circular stamp reading, "Woodstock Vert. Dec 18."
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Woodstock, [Vermont]
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2z10zh67d
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