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William Henry Herndon has spoken to some of the most prominent men in the state of Illinois and they support the publication of Wendell Phillips' speeches believing that "the spirit of the age demand" they are printed. Herndon concludes the letter by saying to Garrison: "It is my hope that I have never said anything in my letters to you, or your friends, that could wound you--I say I hope so; ..."
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dv143k62t
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Letter from William Henry Herndon, Springfield, Ill[inois], to William Lloyd Garrison, Jan'y 28, 1859
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dv143k62t
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title
Letter from William Henry Herndon, Springfield, Ill[inois], to William Lloyd Garrison, Jan'y 28, 1859
description
William Henry Herndon has spoken to some of the most prominent men in the state of Illinois and they support the publication of Wendell Phillips' speeches believing that "the spirit of the age demand" they are printed. Herndon concludes the letter by saying to Garrison: "It is my hope that I have never said anything in my letters to you, or your friends, that could wound you--I say I hope so; ..."
date
["January 28, 1859"]
year
1859
rights
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4533821
creators
Herndon, William Henry, 1818-1891
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Herndon, William Henry, 1818-1891
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (2 p.)
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notes
(William Henry Herndon was Abraham Lincoln's third and final law partner and a Lincoln biographer.)
Holograph, signed.
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Springfield, Ill[inois]
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dv143k62t
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