Lucretia Mott letter to John and Rebecca Ketcham

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Date created 1852-08-30
Creator Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
Description

Lucretia Mott discusses the importance of circulars for the abolitionist movement, mentioning also the Christiana Riot trials of 1851. She also discusses the current state of the abolitionist movement and how women's rights must be fought for as well. Briefly discusses a speech by Lajos Kossuth and William Lloyd Garrison's response. Briefly mentions Priscilla Townsend. Discusses ghosts and spiritualism.

Size 3 pages
Type Text
Subjects Advertising fliers | Abolitionists | Women's rights | Antislavery movements | Kossuth, Lajos, 1802-1894
Geographical location Auburn (N.Y.)
Language English
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Local identifier A00181851
Collection

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

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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