Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to James Miller M'Kim, 12 Oct[ober], 1861

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to James Miller M'Kim, 12 Oct[ober], 1861
Description:
Oliver Johnson assures James Miller M'Kim that his arrangements for William Lloyd Garrison do not include any public engagements nor speaking responsibilities, and that he simply wishes to enteratain Garrison as his household guest for a few days, having not had the opportunity for "uninterrupted intercourse" with Garrison for "twenty-years". Johnson adds that he has several friends in New York City whom he wishes Garrison to meet, as he hopes that such a meeting, however informal, could "do much to advance the cause" in New York City. Johnson closes by adding that he and Mary Anne Johnson will accompany Garrison to M'Kim's meeting.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
M'Kim, J. Miller (James Miller), 1810-1874
Date:
October 12, 1861
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
M'Kim, J. Miller (James Miller), 1810-1874
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 12.5 x 20.3 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w925052t
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
New York, [N.Y.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4501532
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.31, p.74A
Barcode:
39999089664195