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Holograph, signed.
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vm417n917
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Letter from Caroline Weston, Boston, [Mass.], to Mrs. L. R. G. Hamatt, 1 August 1835
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vm417n917
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title
Letter from Caroline Weston, Boston, [Mass.], to Mrs. L. R. G. Hamatt, 1 August 1835
description
Holograph, signed.
date
["August 1, 1835"]
year
1835
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
3132522
creators
Weston, Caroline, 1808-1882
Hamatt, L. R. G., Mrs.
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
Weston, Caroline, 1808-1882
Hamatt, L. R. G., Mrs.
Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880
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Boston
Massachusetts
North and Central America
Suffolk (county)
United States
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Correspondence
Manuscripts
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Text
country
United States
state
Massachusetts
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Suffolk
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Boston
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1
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.
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yes
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42.35
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-71.05
notes
Holograph, signed.
An appeal for aid is made in supporting the agency of Mrs. Lydia Maria Child and her husband in England for promoting the good cause of abolition. Caroline Weston points out that it is a matter of pride and satisfaction that the ladies of New Engalnd "will be so well represented." The money is to be raised partly in New York, partly in Boston. The gentlemen of the Anti-Slavery Society who have pledged themselves for the requisite sum will gladly receive aid from the ladies. She believes that they are mistaken in their expectations, for, although Mrs. Child's talents and virtues are praised, few will in these times actively encourage "any measure of any abolitionist." Caroline reviews what the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society has done and promised to do in the way of financial support. She details the expected activitities and influence of Mrs. Child, who is to leave Boston August 8th. Caroline hopes to welcome both of Mrs. Hammatt's daughters as pupils at the end of vacation on September 1.
On page four of this letter, Caroline Weston writes a postscript praising a speech by George Thompson and says that he is in danger of "at least outrage & insult at every step."
On pages 1-2, there is cross-writing.
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Boston, [Mass.]
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vm417n917
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