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Autograph letter signed

2 October 1858

Bailey, Gamaliel, 1807-1859

to unknown

Request for help in keeping the Abolitionist newspaper National Era in business. Competition has greatly reduced the papers circulation, and it is in danger of folding. Will not take charity or aid from Congress, so only greater circulation can...

GLC08956
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Newspaper

11 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 294 (September 11, 1863)]

Burnside at Cumberland Gap - Unconditional Surrender Thereof, Crittenden Occupies Chattanooga, Glorious News From Charleston, Fall of Fort Wagner & Fort Gregg, Rebels to Make Stand at Rome, Georgia, Rebels Evacuate Little Rock, Arkansas.

This issue...

GLC05959.14.11
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Autograph letter signed

14 December 1852

Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

to Ralph Wardlaw

Writes to thank Wardlaw for his invitation to visit Scotland. Mentions her surprise at the success of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," her belief that the work was divinely inspired, and her hope that its popularity shows Christ has mercy to the cause of...

GLC04631
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Autograph manuscript

circa 1862

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

[Draft of Sumner's article on "Domestic Relations" with regard to the Confederate states]

Sumner, a United States Senator and abolitionist, opens his lengthy article by stating "At this moment, our Domestic Relations all hinge upon one question; what shall be done with the rebel States?" Discusses abolition and human nature, quoting...

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