Manuscripts Relating to Slavery

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: [Two letters from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Two letters from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn. A two-page note dated June 21, 1845, notifying that Amasa Walker will be visiting the store of Emerson, Harris & Potter if Bradburn would like to see him. Followed by a one-page letter dated October 17, 1845, notifying that he must leave Boston to attend to his mother in Athol [Massachusetts].

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Spooner]; Four-page letter dated June 15, 1853, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Cleveland [Ohio] to [Lysander] Spooner, discussing his fundraising efforts to support the operation of his paper [possibly the True Democrat] and other abolitionist news.

: [Letter from Wm. Goodell to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated December 28, 1853, from William Goodell in New York, to Lysander Spooner, discussing Goodell's published references to Spooner's work, and the accusation by Spooner of copyright infringement.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated October 19, 1861, thanking him for copies of letters between Spooner, [Samuel] Sewall, amd [Samuel?] Howe.

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Three-page letter dated June 30, 1853, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, disucssing the travels of Mrs. [Frances] Bradburn, the political stance of Horace Mann, and other ablolitionist news.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated July 25, 1860, notifying that he has heard "at last" from Sedgwick and mentions a copy of a letter from John Cochrane that he has forwarded.

: [Letter from Lewis Tappan to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Lewis Tappan in Brooklyn [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated November 15, 1855, discussing one of Spooner's pamphlets and form of petition.

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Spooner]; Four-page letter dated December 26, 1852, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Cleveland [Ohio] to [Lysander] Spooner, disucssing displeasure with his job [at the True Democrat] in Cleveland and other abolitionist news.

: [Letter from Wm. Goodell to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter dated June 19, 1858, from William Goodell at the American Abolition Society in New York, to Lysander Spooner, thanking him for sending a copy of Samuel E. Seward's [Sewall?] speech.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated July 22, 1860, referring to a manuscript copy of Smith's letter written to his nephew, John Cochrane regarding his libel suit, which he indicates is enclosed.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner, dated February 26, 1861, discussing the speech of Senator [Wilson?] on slavery "as law."

: [Letter from Jno. A. Thomson to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Jno. [John] A. Thomson in Summit Point, West Virginia, to Lysander Spooner dated March 22, 1870, asking for a copy of an article of Spooner's regarding monetary systems.

: [Letter from Daniel Drayton to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter and envelope dated October 5, 1854, from Daniel Drayton in New Bedford [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, asking if he will contact [Bela] Marsh to send 200 copies of Drayton's narrative to him, and to also ask Mr. [William Lloyd] Garrison if he has made arrangements for Drayton to travel to Syracuse.

: [Letter from Daniel McFarland to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope dated August 21, 1881, from Daniel McFarland [possibly in South Bend, Indiana] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, expressing affection and describing his circumstances.

: [Letter from G. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Six-page letter dated January 7, 1846, from G. [George] Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, discussing [Samuel E.] Sewall's criticisms of Spooner's work and also mentioning the acceptance by [Charles?] Allen and "Williams" of Spooner's petition.

: [Draft of obituary for George Bradburn by Lysander Spooner]; 21-page manuscript draft of George Bradburn's obituary written by Lysander Spooner and envelope addressed to his wife, Frances H. Bradburn. Includes editorial remarks made [probably by Frances Bradburn] and a poem by a "Miss Child."

: To Gerrit Smith. Not sent, except a part. See copy of letter of March 30 - 1850; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith, dated March, 1850, in which Spooner accuses Gerrit of copyright infringement.

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated May 1, 1846, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn discussing the separation of Elizabeth Sargeant from her husband and mentions acquiring a publisher for the first part of his book.

: [Letter from Sedgwick Andrews & Kennedy to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from the law office Sedgwick, Andrews and Kennedy in Syracuse [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated March 31, 1860, asking for legal advice on the case Valarius [Velerino?] vs. Thompson [?].

: [Letter and envelope from L. Tappan to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter and envelope from Lewis Tappan in Brookyln, New York, to Lysander Spooner dated November 21, 1855, which accompanied a check for $100.

: [Letter to Lysander Spooner]; Unsigned letter to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts dated September 22, 1853, possible in the hand of George Bradburn, discussing travel to New York and Boston.

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated July 3, 1848, in which Spooner asks for the return of the copyrights to his works so that he might raise funds against it for the publication of his newest book.

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated January 31, 1859, discussing the rights of slaves and outlining a strategy for aggressive liberation from the South.

: [Letter from A. P. Aldrich to Lysander Spooner]; Three-page letter dated May 7, 1867, from A. P. Aldrich in Barnwell, South Carolina, to Lysander Spooner of Boston, Massachusetts. Includes description of reactions to the U.S. flag in the South and a manuscript copy of a letter dated April 18, 1867, from Head Justice [] of Darlington, South Carolina, to Judge A. P. Aldrich regarding case N. Evans vs. S. Whitman [?].

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated January 19, 1846, from Lysander Spooner Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts], asking Bardburn to solicit prominent names to sign a petition and then have the petition presented to the United States legislature.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated July 8, 1848, discussing copyrights on Spooner's "The Unconstitutionality of Slavery" and pledging to give money to support his work.

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated September 8, 1845, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Bangor [Maine] to Lysander Spooner of Boston, Massachusetts, describing several newspaper and circular reviews of Spooner's book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery], mentioning opinions given by [William Lloyd] Garrison and Bob [Robert?] Phillips.

: [Letter from W. G. to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter dated November 1, 1864, from William Goodell in New York, to Lysander Spooner, explaining the origins of a quote that he used in a published article.

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Sixteen-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith, dated June 25, 1849, describing his "argument on the Post Office laws" and transmitting copies of certificates of "lawyers and several others" that have reviewed his work favorably.

: [Letter from Henry Reed to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Henry Reed in Cincinnati [Ohio] to Lysander Spooner dated January 17, 1869, acknowledging receipt of Spooner's publications.

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated March 13, 1848, in which Spooner argues for the value of his forthcoming book and asks for the financial means to complete it.

: [Letter from Daniel McFarland to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope dated February 16, 1897, from Daniel McFarland in South Bend [Indiana] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, responding to several pamphlets of Spooner's on American banking.

: [Letter from G. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated November 23, 1845, from G. [George] Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts], responding to Spooner's request for a visit and disucssing opinions of, and reactions to, Spooner's essays.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated November 22, 1860, disucssing Smith's libel suit against [Royal] Phelps and others.

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated January 18, 1852, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, regarding a letter from Mrs. [Frances] Bradburn delivered to a Miss Hinkely and discussing political relations between Russia and Hungary. Followed by an additional note dated January 19, mentioning an enclosed letter from Miss Hinckley to Mrs. Bradburn.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith in New York [City] to Lysander Spooner dated September 15, 1860, notifying that he has sent a copy of a letter from Mr. [Charles] Sedgwick.

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Spooner]; Five-page letter dated April 23, 1846, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Nantucket [Massachusetts] to [Lysander] Spooner discussing general news of the abolitionist movement.

: [Letter from Daniel McFarland to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope dated February 3, 1897, from Daniel McFarland in South Bend, Indiana to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, inquiring about mutual acquaintances and briefly discussing several of Spooner's pamphlets.

: [Manuscript copy of a letter from L. S. to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript copy of a two-page letter from L. S. [Lysander Spooner] to Gerrit Smith dated September 22, 1860, asking for Smith's opinion on his pamphlet.

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated September 20, 1852, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, disucssing his new book, "Trial by Jury" and general abolitionist news.

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Mr. Goodell]; Three-page letter dated January 5, 1854, from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Mr. [William] Goodell, discussing Goodell's published references to Spooner's work, and the accusation by Spooner of copyright infringement.

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated October 27, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston, discussing Supreme Court decisions related to slavery, the death of Spooner's mother, and the public reception of his book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery].

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated March 26, 1862, acknowleding receipt of his letter and giving a brief response regarding Spooner's "friend Howe."

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated June 21, 1854, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, notifying of the travels of Mrs. Hoyt and Sarah Hoyt, and also giving some abolitionist news. At end, Spooner mentions that, "my lady and I do not get reconciled" and asks that Bradburn not inquire about Spooner's love affairs.

: [Letter from John A. Reed to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from John A. Reed in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to Lysander Spooner dated July 2, 1851, asking Spooner to send the names and P.O. addresses of "those members of your Legislature who voted for Hon. Chas. [Charles] Sumner [?]."

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated July 15, 1846, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Lowell, Massachusetts, discussing Bradburn's reports on schools in Nantucket and a speech made by Fletcher Webster.

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from L. Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated October 28, 1860, giving legal advice.

: [Letter from Lewis Tappan to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from Lewis Tappan in New York [City] to Lysander Spooner dated May 28, 1853, disucssing the legal aspects of a court case involving a one Jane Trainer [?].

: [Draft of letter from L. S. to Bradburn]; Draft of two-page letter dated September 19, 1845, from L. S. [Lysander Spooner] of Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn notifying him of the sale of the Boston Chronicle to Hiram Cummings, and encouraging him to "start a paper" in Boston with the backing of Richard Hildreth.

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated August 24, 1860, disucssing Smith's libel suit against [Royal] Phelps and others.

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