Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Francis Jackson, June 18, 1838

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Title:
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Francis Jackson, June 18, 1838
Addressee:
Jackson, Francis, 1789-1861
Author:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
June 18, 1838
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
Sabbath
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Jackson, Francis, 1789-1861
Stedman, Jesse, 1782-1864
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/cv43q8074
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Brooklyn, [Conn.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Since arriving in Brooklyn, Conn., William Lloyd Garrison has been sick. Garrison writes to Francis Jackson: "In addition to what you propose sending to our abolition friend Stedman, in reply to his inquiries respecting my religious sentiments and character, I will see to it---Deo volente---that he receives an epistle from me on this subject, which shall testify for itself." Garrison wants the current issue of the Liberator and the poem "True Rest" to be sent to Jesse Stedman. Garrison's views on the Sabbath are in accord with those held by the Society of Friends. He discards with all human creeds, rites, and ordinances, etc. He equates prayer with doing God's will. Garrison was denounced by a clerical itinerant in Vermont who called Garrison a sabbath breaker and a disturber of peace, etc. Garrison likens the accusations to those made to Jesus.
Notes (citation):
Merrill, Walter M. Letters of William Lloyd Garrison, v.2, no.120.
Identifier:
3134554
Call #:
Ms.A.1.1 v.3, p.13
Barcode:
39999066748276
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