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.
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.