American Anti-Slavery Society
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Maria Weston Chapman letter to Mrs. Greene
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0744
Abstract
Autograph letter written and signed by Maria Weston Chapman to Mrs. Greene, undated.
Dates:
undated
Diary of Journey taken for health in 1834 - from Franklin - South to Mount Vernon Virginia, back through Western Maryland Pennsylvania N.Y. Niagara, Canada - Rochester Oswego - then home - from April 21 to August 14th
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0028
Abstract
This journal chronicles abolitionist Milton M. Fisher’s 1834 journey from his home in Franklin, Massachusetts, to Virginia, and back. The trip, taken for both health reasons and as an information gathering expedition for anti-slavery efforts, took Fisher through numerous northern states, the Mid-Atlantic region (including Maryland and Delaware), and Washington, D.C., to Virginia. Along the way he commented on the various towns, cities, and institutions he visited and recorded conversations...
Dates:
1834 April 21-August 29
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- Abolitionists--Massachusetts--History--19th century 1
- Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century 1
- Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century 1
- Connecticut--Description and travel 1
- Delaware--Description and Travel 1
- Diaries 1
- Letters (correspondence) 1
- Maryland--Description and travel 1
- Massachusetts--Description and travel 1
- New Jersey--Description and travel 1
- New York (N.Y.)--Description and travel 1
- New York (State)--Description and travel 1
- Pennsylvania--Description and travel 1
- Virginia--Description and travel 1
- Voyages and travels--History--19th century 1
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