Dr. William Henry Prince letter

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Date created 1860-1865
Creator Prince, William Henry, 1817-1883 (Doctor)
Description

Fragment. Discusses a plan he wishes to enact concerning social welfare; mentions paupers and Contrabands (the term used for slaves who escaped to Union lines during the Civil War). Says "I know well that Mrs. Gibbons and her family and friends can do more than any others to help me on, if we come to the Contraband business." Discusses the appointment of a "Central Board for State Charities" to supervise charitable institutions.

Size 2 pages
Type Text
Subjects United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 | Social service | Contraband of war | Fugitive slaves
Language English
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Local identifier A00181524
Collection

Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, SFHL-RG5-174 (explore contents)

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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