Letter referencing Garrison's prison sonnet and Senator Charles Sumner's speech, "The True Grandeur of Nations"

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Anti-slavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Liberator (Boston, 1831)
Antislavery movements--United States--Newspapers
Slavery--United States--Controversial literature
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
Rathbone, Elizabeth (1804-1876)
Boston
Liverpool

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Letter to Senator Charles Sumner, Boston, Aug. 23, 1845, referencing Garrison's prison sonnet and Sumner's speech on "The True Grandeur of Nations." [Page 1] Garrison refers to the prison sonnet he composed during 49 days in prison, and his reaction to Sumner's July 4th speech on "The True Grandeur of Nations." [Pages 2-3] Blank pages. [Page 4] Addressee's name and address: Charles Sumner, Esq. Court Street, Boston.
Boston, Aug. 23, 1845. Dear Sir: ...

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