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F.H. Williams requests William Lloyd Garrison's assistance in locating a former slave named Charlotte Bryant (nee Parsons), who left Newburn, N.C. that summer with her intended destination being Boston. Williams states that the reason for his inquiry is that Bryant's aunt is now living with him, and that she is eager to find her niece. Williams states that he will be housing and caring for Bryant's aunt until she becomes accustomed to the North and to her freedom.
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6w925400w
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Letter from F.H. William, Syracuse, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, Aug[ust] 25 / [18]63
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6w925400w
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normalized
title
Letter from F.H. William, Syracuse, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, Aug[ust] 25 / [18]63
description
F.H. Williams requests William Lloyd Garrison's assistance in locating a former slave named Charlotte Bryant (nee Parsons), who left Newburn, N.C. that summer with her intended destination being Boston. Williams states that the reason for his inquiry is that Bryant's aunt is now living with him, and that she is eager to find her niece. Williams states that he will be housing and caring for Bryant's aunt until she becomes accustomed to the North and to her freedom.
date
["[August 25, 1863]"]
year
1863
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4510522
creators
William, F. H.
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
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Correspondence
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Text
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1
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1 leaf (2 p.) ; 24.8 x 20.4 cm.
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yes
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sf268508b
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ht24xg10q
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Syracuse, N.Y
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6w925400w
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document
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1
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0
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photo
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