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Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884 to Charles T. Beach re: printed circular letter on anti-slavery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06862 Author/Creator: Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 1854/10/23 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

"The present is the most auspicious period for the diffusion of antislavery statements." Counter signed by Francis Jackson.

Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884

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