The collection includes three volumes, correspondence, and documents, 1768-1803, related to English abolitionist and reformer Granville Sharp. The first volume contains copies of letters and related documents, 1768-1773, sent to Granville Sharp,...
Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery--United States
Draft of an eight-page letter dated January 20, 1847, from [Lysander Spooner in Winchendon, Massachusetts] to George Bradburn discussing general news of the abolitionist movement and the progress of his writing of a work called "Poverty" and...
Abolitionists--United States; Antislavery movements--United States; Abolitionists--New York (State)--New York; Antislavery movements--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--Virignia--Williamsburg; Slave trade--Virignia--Williamsburg;...
Letter from Arthur G. Homer, of New York City, to Francis Jackson asking for funds to help purchase two slaves belonging to a Williamsburg, Virginia, planter William Havis. They are the wife and child of a free black residing in New York, who has...
Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery--Law and Legislation
One-page letter from Lewis Tappan in Brooklyn [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated November 3, 1855, regarding the resolution of the American Abolition Society to help promote Spooner's book, The Unconstitutionality of Slavery.
Herron writes to Markham informing him of his upcoming travel plans. Herron also supplies Markham with a list of recommended reading to help Markham speak and arouse the public.
Abbott praises Markham's latest book of poems and mentions Herron and his satisfaction with Markham's book as well. Abbott writes about spending less time working on "The Comrade" and that Spargo will be taking over as editor. Abbott will spend...
Lemon thanks Markham for reading his play and asks permission to use his quotes for publicity. Lemon also writes a great deal about freedom of expression in the United States as compared to other countries and other time periods in history.
Markham writes to Martin thanking him for his approval regarding Markham's child labor articles. Markham also thanks Martin for his offer of help towards the cause.
Carr writes to Markham thanking him for his generous monetary donation as well as praising Markham's poems and books. Carr writes about the use of Markham's work in the magazine and brings up possible deals with the publishers of Markham's books.
Markham sends a donation to Carr to help his mission to spread the "Episcopal Special." Markham also suggests having a Propaganda Fund, which could support The Christian Socialist.
