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circa 1841
[Anti-Slavery Society resolution approving of the principles and practice of Gerrit Smith]
Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Praised by the abolitionists in Madison and Onondaga County, New York.
GLC06593.10
[Resolution calling the Baptist Church to officially oppose American slavery]
"Resolved that until this Church shall by some vote or Resolution manifest an opposition to American Slavery, & a disfellowship for slaveholders, it shall not be deemed a breach of Covenant obligations for Brethren and Sisters, who cannot...
GLC06593.11
[Resolution of a church refusing to receive slaveholders in the pulpit or communion]
Church is unspecified. Based on GLC06593.11, possibly a Baptist Church. Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on GLC06593.10.
GLC06593.12
[Resolution regarding the licentious principles of slavery]
"From the Advocate of Moral Reform. Resolution passed at the last meeting of the Parent Society Resolved that the licentious principles & practice which form an inherent part of the system of Slavery wherever it exists, warrant this society in...
GLC06593.13
[Four propositions for abolitionists]
Appears to be an outline written by the superintendent of Sabbath School in a Baptist church, attempting to devise a plan to accommodate abolitionists in the congregation. An issue to be covered under this proposition regarding communion is: "When I...
GLC06593.14
Bliss, J. F., fl. 1841
[Bliss's opinion on slavery]
Bliss offers his opinion on slavery: "Slavery, being a most extensive tyranny by some over the rights of others interferes against the same exclusive rights in Christ to govern us all; as well as licences the tyrant extensively to enforce sin &...
GLC06593.15
Eager, William, fl. 1841
[Signatures of an Otisco, New York committee]
Possibly an anti-slavery committee. Includes the signatures of members from the towns of Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Onondaga, Manlius, and Skaneateles (all in Onondaga County, New York). Bottom right quadrant is missing. Circa date based on GLC06593...
GLC06593.16
to Gerrit Smith [incomplete]
Discusses the upcoming Friends of Liberty Convention, with Smith, a New York abolitionist. Notes that one object of the Convention is to extend circulation of anti-slavery material to the abolitionists of Madison and Onondaga County, New York....
GLC06593.17
[List of names, possibly related to an anti-slavery society]
Contains men's and women's names categorized into seven groups. Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location inferred from GLC06593.10. Possibly related to Onondaga and/or Madison County, New York.
GLC06593.18
Cooke, J. F., fl. 1841
[Number of church members who hold slaves in the United States]
Brief list citing the number of Methodists, Baptist, Campbellites and other religious denominations who hold slaves in the United States. Asserts that 604,000 total church members hold slaves in the United States. Includes a pencil note and Cooke's...
GLC06593.19
circa 1840-1841
[Minutes of an Anti-Slavery Society meeting, related to the formation of the Liberty Party]
Names officers for the society, including J.C. Jackson (possibly the abolitionist James Caleb Jackson). Mentions passing three resolutions. In left margin, notes that another resolution will be discussed in the evening. Written in ink. At the...
GLC06593.20
[Notes pertaining to anti-slavery]
List of items related to anti-slavery. Also contains index citations for an unspecified document or volume. One note asserts, "A. S. Society aims to destroy the Colonization Soc." Other notes refer to the degradation of enslaved people, the...
GLC06593.21
30 May 1853
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
to Lewis Hayden
He has been so busy getting his affairs in order to leave for Washington that he hasn't had time to reply to Hayden. Writes that Wendell Phillips properly named McLean when he called him the "Western Miscreant." Possibly refering to John McLean, an...
GLC07483.18
circa 29 April 1858
Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879
Prospectus of "The North and South."
Transmitted by Burritt to Reverend Dr. Murray with a letter (GLC 2448.03.01). Advertises the publication of a weekly newspaper, "The North and South," with Burritt as editor. The paper's objective is to "unite the millions of all sections and...
GLC02448.03.02
26 December 1844
to Daniel Cady
Writes to his uncle about two merchants, Shepard and Wright, who owe him money. Believes that if they start legal action against Shepard, he will pay. With note and docket on verso by recipient.
GLC07483.16
21 September 1848
to Edward Augustus Stansbury
Mentions giving something about the men of the state to a W. Williams.
GLC07483.17
26 October 1856
to Reverand W. Heath
Replies to a request to come speak at the Reverend's church by stating that he is getting old and has almost entirely given up public speaking. Tells him to visit when he can.
GLC07483.19
15 October 1863
to William L. Starkey [?]
Has received his letter and states "Certainly, certainly, add my name to the list of subscribers." Comments that he was friends with the writer's father.
GLC07483.20
26 March 1864
to Susan A. Doughty
Sends his autograph in reply to a request. Ends with "May you see many Happy years!" On gold paper.
GLC07483.21
15 December 1864
to Mrs. Showbergh [?]
Recipient's name is illegible. Gives his condolences for her husband, Henry R. Showbergh's [?] death.
GLC07483.22
7 January 1867
to C[?] Van W[?]
Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.
GLC07483.23
20 August 1868
to E.L. Wyler [?] Esq.
Recipient's name is illegible. Mentions Ulysses S. Grant/ Schuyler Colfax running for president/ vice president in the election of 1868 and states he is in support of them.
GLC07483.24
19 July 1868
to J.A. Spencer
Expresses his thanks for Spencer's condolences on the death of his child.
GLC07483.25
1861-1865
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
[Gerrit Smith]
Bust portrait engraving of Gerrit Smith with printed signature below image.
GLC07483.26
5 February 1864
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
to the Editor of the Tribune
Complains that the Tribune misused a statement made by him to Wendell Phillips at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The statement concerned John C. Fremont, who was active in the Radical Republicans, a group of hard-line...
GLC07483.06
31 January 1882
Garrison, Wendell Phillips, 1840-1907
to Mr. Northend
Discusses advertisements in The Nation, a liberal periodical devoted to politics and culture of which he was editor from 1865-1906. Recalls an excursion he took with his father, William Lloyd Garrison toward the end of his life. Talks of his fear...
GLC07483.07
1861
William Lloyd Garrison
Original india ink sketch of Garrison from the shoulders up, framed in an oval.
GLC07483.10
12 September 1874
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
to W. W. Greenough
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...
GLC07483.12
June 1894
Smalley, George W. (George Washburn), 1833-1916
Memories of Wendell Phillips.
Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.
GLC07483.13
Smith, Henry Wright, 1828-?
[Wendell Phillips]
Bust portrait engraving of Wendell Phillips as a young man. With his printed signature under the image.
GLC07483.14
circa 1860-1874
[Print of Gerrit Smith]
Depicts an elderly Smith with a full white beard.
GLC00723.03
12 September 1850
Quincy, Edmund, 1808-1877
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...
GLC08875.31
27 September 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 18, whole no. 486 (September 27, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on "The Southern Press," an advertisement for the fourteenth Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Fair, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...
GLC08875.08
11 October 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 20, whole no. 488 (October 11, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Southern Press," minutes of a recent anti-slavery convention, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...
GLC08875.09
1 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 23, whole no. 491 (November 1, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of proceedings from the Twelfth Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, an announcement for the sixteenth National Slavery Bazaar...
GLC08875.10
8 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 24, whole no. 492 (November 8, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the "Public Reception of William W. Brown in the Metropolis of England." Also includes an announcement for a lecture given by Lucy Stone...
GLC08875.11
15 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 25, whole no. 493 (November 15, 1849)]
With the previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on "Negroes as Master Mechanics." Contains the printing of a proposed Constitution for the state of California, prohibiting slavery...
GLC08875.12
22 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 26, whole no. 494 (November 22, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John N. Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the Kentucky State Convention and miscellaneous other items. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the...
GLC08875.13
13 December 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 29, whole no. 497 (December 13, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Southern Press" and miscellaneous other items. Includes an announcement for an abolitionist convention to be held in January 1850...
GLC08875.14
27 December 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 31, whole no. 499 (December 27, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Peculiar Institution." Includes a message to Congress by President Zachary Taylor, among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...
GLC08875.15
24 January 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 35, whole no. 503 (January 24, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "Northern Politics." Includes a report from an anti-slavery convention held in Syracuse, New York, and an announcement for the Sixteenth...
GLC08875.16
28 February 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 40, whole no. 508 (February 28, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of a speech by Senator Henry Clay and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the...
GLC08875.17
7 March 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 41, whole no. 509 (March 7, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the conclusion of a speech by Senator Henry Clay, an article about New York's place in the Union, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...
GLC08875.18
21 March 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 43, whole no. 511 (March 21, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a printing of Senator William Henry Seward's speech on slavery, an article on Senator Daniel Webster, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...
GLC08875.19
11 April 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 46, whole no. 514 (April 11, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains pro-slavery arguments from Southern papers, a speech by Wendell Phillips, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell....
GLC08875.20
25 April 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 48, whole no. 516 (April 25, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a review of the Southern press, William Lloyd Garrison's announcement for the sixteenth anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society, and...
GLC08875.21
9 May 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 50, whole no. 518 (May 9, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a speech by Senator Salmon Portland Chase and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the American...
GLC08875.22
16 May 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 51, whole no. 519 (May 16, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains proceedings from the Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society, among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell...
GLC08875.23
23 May 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 52, whole no. 520 (May 23, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a continuation of the proceedings from the Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and...
GLC08875.24
11 July 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 7, whole no. 527 (July 11, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. This issue printing a speech of Congressman George W. Julian, proceedings of the New England Anti-Slavery Convention, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...
GLC08875.25
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