Envelope and eight-page manuscript copy of a letter from Gerrit Smith Peterboro [New York] to John Cochrane dated July 20, 1860, discussing Smith's libel suit against Royal Phelps and others.
Vigilant Association of the City of New York; Libel and slander--New York (State)--New York
Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith in New York [City] to C. B. Sedgwick dated September 15, 1860, expressing the regret of the "Committee" [of the Vigilant Association of the City of New York] for libel against Smith.
Vigilant Association of the City of New York; Libel and slander--New York (State)--New York
Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Hon. John Cochrane regarding Smith's libel suit, referring to a letter from Lysander Spooner which details what members [of the Vigilant Association of New York] have said about him.
Vigilant Association of the City of New York; Libel and slander--New York (State)--New York
Four-page letter from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated November 18, 1860, regarding a retraction made [by the Vigilant Association of New York] after a libel suit filed against them by Smith.
Manuscript copy of a twelve-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated October 12, 1860, reporting on Spooner's visit to New York [City] and progress on Smith's libel suit.
Vigilant Association of the City of New York; Libel and slander--New York (State)--New York
One-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated July 22, 1860, referring to a manuscript copy of Smith's letter written to his nephew, John Cochrane regarding his libel suit, which he indicates is enclosed.
Two-page letter and envelope from C. B. [Charles Baldwin] Sedgwick in Syracuse [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 16, 1860, regarding several lawsuits involving R. [Royal] Phelps the [Boston] Herald, and the...
