Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1835 Nov[ember] 5

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Title:
Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1835 Nov[ember] 5
Description:
George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to a recent letter he received from him and his grattitude and affection for sending it. He writes that all his "views, principles, plans & purposes...have been founded by the word of God, and like that word, consistent with the peace, safety, and salvation alike, of the oppressor and oppressed." He disapproves of the "doings of those who boast their attachment to 'the union,' 'the Constitution,' the good and glory of the nation...I see them violating every wholesome law." He says that America is hostile to foreigners like himself who "bring the truth, and in the spirit of the Gospel cry aloud against the sinking sins of the people." He believes that the abolitionists will triumph. In a postscript he thanks him for his thanksgiving invitation but uncertain he will attend. He also inquires into some Richmond, Virginia newspapers.
Author:
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Addressee:
Wright, Henry Clarke, 1797-1870
Date:
November 5, 1835
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--Great Britain--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Newspapers--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Great Britain--Foreign relations--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
African Americans--Civil rights--History--19th century
Slavery and the church--United States
Slavery
Great Britain--Foreign relations--United States
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Wright, Henry Clarke, 1797-1870
Places:
United Kingdom
England
Extent:
1 leaf (8 p.) ; 26 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z111806q
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Boston, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5156797
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.5, p.71
Barcode:
39999086049994