Letter from Oliver Johnson, [Place of publication not identified], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 10, 1862

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, [Place of publication not identified], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 10, 1862
Description:
Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison to underscore the importance of, when drafting the resolutions for the Annual Meeting, the need to "speak the right word in the right way". Johnson cautions against the "peculiarities" of Parker Pillsbury, and begs Garrison to take charge of the composition of the resolutions so as to prevent Pillsbury from botching the affair. Johnson urges Garrison to include the "needed criticism" of the government in his resolutions. Upon closing, Johnson inquires if it is perhaps not preferrable, considering the "solemn crisis" in which the American Anti-Slavery Society finds itself, that they forego resolutions at the meeting in favor of an address.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
April 10, 1862
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--Congresses--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Congresses and conventions
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
New England Anti-Slavery Convention
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Pillsbury, Parker, 1809-1898
American Anti-Slavery Society
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (8 p.) ; 12.8 x 20.4 cm.
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Place of origin:
[Place of publication not identified]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4504986
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.31, p.111A
Barcode:
39999089661001