Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 July 22nd

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Title:
Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 July 22nd
Description:
George Waters writes to William Lloyd Garrison stating that although he is "not personally acquainted with" Garrison he is "with those great principles which you have so long and so ably advocated, the princples of Liberty, of wich so large a portion of our population in these United States are deprived." Waters describes the "large" local antislavery society as having "upwards of 200 members" and he tells states that he was requested to deliver an address before them. He tells Garrison he is very busy with his "pastoral duties" and other responsiblities and asks Garrison if he has an "address which you have prepared and which you have used which I make make use of" for his own lecture. He offers to pay for the postage and asks Garrison to keep the request confidential. Waters also describes his efforts to increase the cirucluation of the Liberator in Holden, and after his autograph, he mentions his wish to write an article for the Liberator.
Author:
Waters, George
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
July 22, 1834
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Lectures and lecturing--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Lectures and lecturing
Social reformers--United States
Waters, George
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Liberator (Boston, Mass. : 1831)
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 24 cm.
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Place of origin:
Holden, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the letter is addressed to "Mr. William L. Garrison Editor, Liberator Boston Ms" and a red seal is present along the spine edge.
Identifier:
5711942
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.4, p.52
Barcode:
39999086046735