Letter from Francis Jackson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1838 June 24

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Title:
Letter from Francis Jackson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1838 June 24
Description:
Francis Jackson writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that while he received his last letter, it wasn't until after he had already responded to Jesse Stedman's letter, "therefore [he did not] make use of any of its contents." He explains that he just thought to send Garrison a copy of his letter to Stedman [copied below his letter to Garrison] and he apologizes for "any erroneous impressions" his letter may contain. Jackson says that in his letter he "intended to speak only truth in friendship to the cause firstly, & to yourself next."
Author:
Jackson, Francis, 1789-1861
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
June 24, 1838
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
Social reformers--United States
Jackson, Francis, 1789-1861
Stedman, Jesse, 1782-1864
Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 28 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z111c13r
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Boston, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On the first page, the letter is addressed to "William Lloyd Garrison Brooklyn Connt." and it is postmarked with a red, circular stamp reading, "Boston Ms. Jun 25."
In the copy of the letter from Francis Jackson to Jesse Stedman, dated Boston, [Massachusetts], June 20, 1838, Jackson answers "the charges brought against Wm Lloyd Garrison by a minister of the gospel" point by point. He explains that while he does not know Garrison's religious or political views, he says he does "not know a more thorough and consistent Christian." Jackson defends Garrison, arguing he is not "a sabbath-breaker," "an enemy to the Christian religion," or "a violator of all law both human & divine," but that "his character is not only spotless, but has never been impeached." He also quotes from Harriet Martineau in her book, "Retrospect on Western Travel," [Vol. 3, Jackson incorrectly attributes the quotation from Vol. 2] to illustrate how Garrison was incorrectly characterized by his enemies. Jackson also says he sends Stedman the prospectus for the 8th volume of the Liberator so he can read Garrison's stated "religious opinion & views of human government."
Identifier:
5740879
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.7, p.36
Barcode:
39999086048632