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    "title": "Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 22.10.1858",
    "description": "Miss Wigham tells of her experiences in carrying out Mrs, Maria Weston Chapman's plan. She describes Mary Anne Estlin's new home and reports that Miss Estlin's health is somewhat improved. On a note within the flap, she asks May to send her love to William Lloyd Garrison, Maria Weston Chapman, and Parker Pillsbury.",
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        "Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century",
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