Lucretia Mott letter

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Date created 1860-05-12
Creator Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
Description

Possibly addressed to Martha Coffin Wright or Anna Coffin Temple Brown. Written from her son-in-law Edward Hopper's home. Describes recent events and news concerning family and friends, including the buying and furnishing of houses. References the circulation of correspondence. Discusses attending a prayer meeting commemorating the emancipation of slaves in Washington D.C. Wants Elizabeth Cady Stanton to come visit. Mentions a Woman's Rights Convention and the recent annual Anti-Slavery Convention.

Size 4 pages
Type Text
Subjects Antislavery movements | Abolitionists | Congresses and conventions | Personal correspondence
Geographical location Philadelphia (Pa.)
Language English
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Local identifier A00181961
Collection

Mott Manuscripts, SFHL-MSS-035 (explore contents)

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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