Sinclair writes about his upcoming book "Jimmie Higgins" and details about it being published, along with prices and other information. He includes reviews of "Jimmie Higgins" and "The Profits of Religion".
Liberty Party (U.S.); Antislavery movements-United States; Slavery--Law and Legislation
Three-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated March 16, 1856, discussing the Presidential nominee for the Liberty Party and asking Spooner to not publish his letter sent to Smith, Tappan, and Goodell.
Jerry Rescue Convention; Antislavery movements--United States
Three-page printed "address" by Gerrit Smith presented at the Jerry Rescue Convention in Syracuse [New York]. On back, addressed to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, in Smith's hand.
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Higgins, James A.
Handbill asks voters to choose James A. Higgins for State Senator of the sixth district. Front: Photograph with sample ballot. Back: "Say it With Votes!" proclaims the handbill.
Customers of the North Side Savings Bank's Wakefield Branch, at 4201 White Plains Rd. and 233rd St., vote for dolls dressed by bank employees. Employees receive U.S. savings bonds as prizes for the dolls that receive the most votes from customers....
Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated November 13, 1860, regarding a published retraction by [Royal Phelps] and others involved in Smith's libel suit.
