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    "title": "Letter from William Smyth, Brunswick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov 2d 1837",
    "description": "In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Smyth expresses his approval of the suggestion to form a new organization. He criticizes Garrison’s obstinacy and certain views that he holds, such as the non-government theory. He offers his own ideas relating to a new organization.",
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        "Smyth, William, 1797-1868",
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        "Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century",
        "Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence",
        "Antislavery movements--United States",
        "Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century",
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