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Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884 to W. W. Greenough

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.12 Author/Creator: Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1874 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Mentions his note that Greenough would like to read to the trustees. Discusses the board of trustees' objection to comments made by a Mr. Caper. States that Mr. Caper felt the charge against him of dilatoriness was exaggerated. Possibly speaking of the trustees of the American Anti-Slavery Society, of which Phillips was a member.

Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Greenough, W. W., fl. 1874

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