Letter from David Lee Child, Northampton, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 18, 1843

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Title:
Letter from David Lee Child, Northampton, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 18, 1843
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Author:
Child, David Lee, 1794-1874
Date:
May 18, 1843
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
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Child, David Lee, 1794-1874
Extent:
2 leaves (8 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv142p717
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Northampton, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
David Lee Child accepts the position of editor of the Standard on the condition that he is allowed free expression on any anti-slavery subject. As editor, Child says he will devote his powers "to the advancement of a cause on which in my opinion hangs the destiny not only of the American colored man, but also of this whole country." He gives his position on various anti-slavery subjects and questions.
Identifier:
4532725
Call #:
Ms.A.5.1 p.68-69
Barcode:
39999066771229