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circa 1860
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]
Complete quotation reads: "For myself in a case of doubt I feel that I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."
GLC02095.25
1866
Speeches by Charles Sumner [Decimalized 496.088.01-.02]
Two speeches by Sumner.
GLC00496.088
30 June 1858
Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862)
to Daniel Ricketson
Writes to his good friend, a historian and poet, that he is about to take a trip to the White Mountains. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Muses on the nature of his friendships and refers to his "preaching" in the mode of Walden. " ... is it of...
GLC01751.01
3 January 1791
Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl.1784-)
to Mama
One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated January 3, 1791. She thanks her for the book, which her husband is now reading for the second time. She feels she has lost the spirit of patriotism due to past events...
GLC01795.037
1 October 1877
Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
[Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club]
re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...
GLC00687.103
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