Letter from L. P. Ashmead, Philad[elphi]a, [Penn.], to Debora Weston, Apr[il] 19, 1861

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Title:
Letter from L. P. Ashmead, Philad[elphi]a, [Penn.], to Debora Weston, Apr[il] 19, 1861
Author:
Ashmead, L. P.
Addressee:
Weston, Debora, 1814-
Date:
April 19, 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
Women abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Ashmead, L. P.
Ricketson, Joseph, 1815-1876
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Places:
Massachusetts > Suffolk (county) > Boston
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 8 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/qz20t2525
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Place of origin:
Philad[elphi]a, [Penn.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
L. P. Ashmead has offered his services to the Secretary of the Navy. He explains: "In view of the calmitous condition of our national affairs I could do no less. It is sad to contemplate the horrors likely to come from this Civil War --- but the conflict commenced with the capture of Fort Sumpter..." Ashmead believes that there can be no compromise now; and "we must whip the South into reason" or acknowledge the confederacy and live apart in future." It is well said that your coals - (Simon pure Anti Slavery party) have lighted this fire." He fears for the whites of the South if the slaves are awakened to their rights. Ashmead comments: "Humanity shudders at the thought of a second St. Domingo." News came from Baltimore this month that Massachusetts soldiers were attacked and several were killed. Ashmead refers to an application for a consulship. Charles Sumner wrote a very kind letter, but has been pressed by one of his constituents. Ashmead has received several letters from J. R. [Joseph Ricketson] of New Bedford. Ashmead says that "the New Bedford Guards have already gone to the seat of war."
Accompanied by an envelope with the delivery address: Miss Debora Weston, Weymouth, Mass. The envelope has a thin, black border along the edge, which was sent by people in mourning.
Identifier:
3133376
Call #:
Ms.A.9.2 v.30, p.64
Barcode:
39999066786177
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