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Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 to David P. Harmon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.12 Author/Creator: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 Place Written: Salem, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Written from Salem, likely in Massachusetts. Writes that he has been asked to be present at the Essex County Anti-Slavery Society meeting in Haverhill by Joseph Merrill. Permits Harmon to use Remond's name and presence to attract people to attend the meeting.

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