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Letter from Arthur Tappan, [New York], to George Thompson, 1835 August 20

Arthur Tappan sends George Thompson a ship order which states, "Shipped, In good order and well conditioned, by Judge Lynch, on board the Ship called the Incendiary whereof Arthur Tappan is master, for the present voyage, now lying in the Port of Mobile, bound for Hell." He also includes that "certain rascally publications" such as the Emancipator and the Anti-Slavery Record are to be delivered at the port of "Hell." Included is a drawing of George Thompson hanging and another drawing of Thompson's grave.

  • Por Tappan, Arthur, 1786-1865, Thompson, George, 1804-1878
  • Fechado en ["August 20, 1835"] , en United Kingdom
  • Conservado por Boston Public Library
  • Parte de Anti-Slavery Collection
  • Derechos: No known copyright restrictions.

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