Four-page letter dated March 15, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, responding to Bradburn's letter that describes a disagreement with "R." [Robinson] and asks for Spooner's opinion.
Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated March 13, 1848, in which Spooner argues for the value of his forthcoming book and asks for the financial means to...
Four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated March 13, 1848, in which Spooner argues for the value of his forthcoming book and asks for the financial means to complete it.
One-page letter from John P. Darnell in Parkersburg, Virginia to E. H. Stokes [of Richmond, Virginia], stating that he had broken a wheel spoke of Stokes's buggy and asks that he be billed for the damage.
Charles Sumner (1811-1874) was a United States senator from Massachusetts and a campaigner against slavery. This is a draft, ca. 1855, of a version of the speech delivered in New York on May 9, 1855, and published that year under the title "The...
Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Nantucket; Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Athol; Antislavery movements--United States
Three-page letter dated April 15, 1846, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Nantucket [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, in which he asks for a letter from Dr. and Mrs. [George] Hoyt and discusses Thomas Earle's opinion of...
Manuscript copy of a correspondence between Edmund Jackson and Hon. Robert C. Winthorp, in which Jackson asks for Winthorp's position on slavery before his election to United States Congress. Includes Winthorp's response dated November 2, 1840, in...
Air warfare; Bombardment; Politicians; Longshoremen; Longshoremen's unions; Flags; War casualties; Nobel prizes;
Bill writes to Marjorie telling her that his plans to leave Spain have changed since losing his passport in an air raid. The train carrying documents and books was hit by a bomb so the soldiers must submit new applications to Washington. He...
Kennaday writes to Markham requesting him to join the American Association for Labor Legislation. Kennaday discusses the aims of the organization and asks for membership dues.
Two-page letter dated June 21, 1854, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, notifying of the travels of Mrs. Hoyt and Sarah Hoyt, and also giving some abolitionist news. At end, Spooner mentions that, "my lady...
Typed letter from the secretary of Juliana Force to Arnold Blanch, dated November 27, 1929. Includes information regarding the sales of Arnold Blanch's paintings. Letter is unsigned.
Vossburgh writes to Markham about arranging a few public affairs, informs Markham of who is involved with the Fellowship, and asks if Markham would be willing to speak at any of the functions.
The Christian Socialist writes to Markham about the Hamilton issue and the Hill issue and their distribution to various preachers. The publication would like to increase its distribution and asks Markham for any help he can provide.
Ernesto is glad to have a woman to write to, as it has been so long since he has seen a woman or pretty girl. He asks Marjorie to write him in English, and to send him and photograph and cigarettes.
Nat thanks Marjorie for the cigarettes that made the worst artillery bombardment he has ever seen bearable. Asks Marjorie to write him a letter so he can write back to her. Also asks for a picture or two.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action; Social Action Secretariat
Social Action Secretariat requesting personal commitment from students
Copyright; Intellectual property--United States; Antislavery movements--United States
Four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated July 3, 1848, in which Spooner asks for the return of the copyrights to his works so that he might raise funds against it for the...
Copyright; Intellectual property--United States; Antislavery movements--United States
Manuscript draft of a two-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated July 3, 1848, in which Spooner asks for the return of the copyrights to his works so that he might raise funds...
Harry encourages Marjorie to make more of an effort for the cause. He suggests that she and her friends go up to Harlem to find someone who can help them write letters in Spanish. Harry describes himself and asks Marjorie for a photograph. He...
