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In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, S.C. Wheeler describes how the news of George Thompson "arrival in this country filled my heart with joy" and he hopes that Americans would "appreciate his splendid abilities, his great services in behalf of true Republicanism, and his noble character." He questions Garrison about the planned reception for Thompson and says that if the rumors are correct he will "feel indignant, yes, mad". Wheeler blames the change in reception on "Hunkerism, alias Websterism!", claiming that "it is conduct just mean enough ... to be prompted by such a shiny reptile as Websterism." He asks Garrison if it is true that Thompson delivered his first speech ever in the country in Groton and asks if he will come visit it again on this trip and possibly deliver a lecture in the town.
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Letter from S.C. Wheeler, Groton, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]50 Nov[ember] 18
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Letter from S.C. Wheeler, Groton, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]50 Nov[ember] 18
description
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, S.C. Wheeler describes how the news of George Thompson "arrival in this country filled my heart with joy" and he hopes that Americans would "appreciate his splendid abilities, his great services in behalf of true Republicanism, and his noble character." He questions Garrison about the planned reception for Thompson and says that if the rumors are correct he will "feel indignant, yes, mad". Wheeler blames the change in reception on "Hunkerism, alias Websterism!", claiming that "it is conduct just mean enough ... to be prompted by such a shiny reptile as Websterism." He asks Garrison if it is true that Thompson delivered his first speech ever in the country in Groton and asks if he will come visit it again on this trip and possibly deliver a lecture in the town.
date
["[November 18, 1850]"]
year
1850
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5119322
creators
Wheeler, S. C.
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--England--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
Wheeler, S. C.
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
subjectsGeographic
England
Europe
genreBasic
Correspondence
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Text
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England
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1
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1 leaf (3 p.) ; 25 cm.
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53
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-2
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Groton, [Massachusetts]
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2z10z307g
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document
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