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Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872 to Helen Amelia Loguen [written on a printed circular "To the Friends of the Fugitives from Slavery]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06175 Author/Creator: Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872 Place Written: Syracuse, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Loguen responds to a letter from his daughter, whom he calls "Amelia." Notes that he will not be able to make Amelia's picnic, but will be there to visit her on the Sabbath. Comments on a relative or acquaintance with the measles, and a visit from "Miss [Tenney?]." Hopes to see Amelia's school (where she teaches) when he comes to visit her Sunday. Mentions his ill health and an upcoming wedding. Handwritten letter is two pages long, on two of three blank leaves of a broadside. The broadside, comprised of one page of printed text, was issued 5 June 1860 and is directed "To the Friends of the Fugitives from Slavery." Solicits donations for Loguen's use in the Underground Railroad. Advises readers not to donate money to Reverend William Brown. Issued by the abolitionist Samuel J. May and others.

Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872
Loguen, Helen Amelia, 1843-1936
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871

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