Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, West Randolf, [Vt.], to Helen Eliza Garrison, Aug. 26, 1858

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Place of origin:
West Randolph, [Vt.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
They were joined on they way by Mr. Samuel May, Jr., and the Covenanter, Nathan Robinson Johnston. William Lloyd Garrison was taken to the home of Benjamin W. Dyer, an anti-slavery friend. There is prejudice against Dyer on account of his radical views. The churches here are so "anti-Garrisonian" that the meeting had to be held in a dance hall. The anti-slavery movement in Vermont is mainly Republican. Hence, there is uneasiness among the Republican leaders lest the anti-slavery lectures damage the Republican Party. The audiences behaved properly, except for a small disturbance at the last meeting. Parker Pillsbury was more provoking than the other speakers. Garrison's remarks were favorably received. Garrison is staying with James Hutchinson in Braintree. The weather has been lovely. The Green Mountains are beautiful.
Notes (citation):
Merrill, Walter M. Letters of William Lloyd Garrison, v.4, no.230.
Identifier:
3134848
Call #:
Ms.A.1.1 v.5, p.67
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