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ca. 1840-1890
Webb, Maria (1804-1873)
[Scrapbook of Maria Webb]
Bound collection of letters from leading abolitionists of the period, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe, among others.
GLC08360
30 November 1859
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
to Maria Webb
GLC08360.04
10 September 1831
Ives, William B. (fl. 1800-1831)
Salem observer. [Vol. 9, no. 37 (September 10, 1831)]
Includes a brief description of the aftermath of Nat Turner's Rebellion: "...the insurgents are all taken and killed, except Nat Turner, the leader, after whom there is a warm pursuit... the troops will be discharged shortly... the number of...
GLC08430.01
1859/11/25
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander) (1806-1876)
to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...
GLC07897
1856/12/10
Brown, John (1800-1859)
to brother and sister Adair re: concern for his son Owen
Written while on the run from authorities after Pottawatomie massacre: "Owen (my son) is I trust somewhere on the way from Iowa; but I have a good deal of anxiety about him, as I learn that I was hotly pursued even in Iowa. I can only say that God...
GLC07229
1852/08/23
$2,500 Reward! Mississippi Co., Missouri broadside advertising runaway slaves
Broadside advertising four runaway slaves and their characteristics, offering more compensation if captured in a free state. (With losses to text.)
GLC07238
24 November 1846
Lowrie, Walter (1784-1868)
to Hugh Auld
Lowrie, a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, informs Auld that Henry Richardson of England has sent him 150 pounds sterling for the purchase of Frederick Douglass. Asks that the legal transfer papers of Douglass from Thomas Auld to Hugh...
GLC07484.03
6 October 1846
Auld, Hugh (b. 1799)
to Amy [Anna] Richardson
Draft or retained copy of a letter to Anna Richardson, wife of Henry (refer to GLC07484.03). Accepts 150 pounds sterling for the manumission of Frederick Bailey (Frederick Douglass). Will present Richardson's agent with the papers as soon as the...
GLC07484.04
1860/08/13
Blamire, George W. (fl. 1860)
to Mr. Hurst re: ex-slave writes to former master
"Who would have thought...that I would be leading a band at one of the most fashenable [sic] watering holes in the state and I thank you for it and... do not think I ever shal[l] be able to pay you for the many favors you have sho[w]ne. I can never...
GLC07584
12 December 1846
Meredith, J. (fl. 1846)
[Receipt for $25 related to the manumission of Frederick Douglass]
Meredith received $25 from Hugh Auld, Frederick Douglass's former owner, for "professional service in relation to the manumission of his negro slave Frederick Baily [Douglass]." Written on a quarter sheet of paper.
GLC07484.05
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