Lysander Spooner papers, 1844-1886

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: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Hon. Albert Gallatin]; Two-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester, Massachusetts to Albert Gallatin dated March 26, 1836, in which he seeks employment. This letter is part of the Albert Gallatin papers in the New-York Historical Society., New-York Historical Society

: A New System of Paper Currency; Large two-page newpaper clipping from the Worcester Palladium dated July 15, 1840, containing Lysander Spooner's article "A New System of Paper Currency.", New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Hon. Albert Gallatin]; Two-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester, Massachusetts to Albert Gallatin dated July 20, 1840, describing his "new system of paper currency." This letter is part of the Albert Gallatin papers in the New-York Historical Society., New-York Historical Society

: [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 him 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 him that he must leave Boston to attend to his mother in Athol [Massachusetts]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated October 19, 1845, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts] and Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, discussing the cases of Prigg vs. Penn and George Latimer., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from G. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope dated January 1, 1845 [i.e. 1846] from G. [George] Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner, apologizing for not visiting him in Athol [Massachusetts] and discussing various activities of the Whig Party., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated February 23, 1846, from George Bradburn in Lowell [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts], in which he copies a letter received by James Haughton [?] of Dublin, who discusses Spooner's work, and mentions the affections of Elizabeth Sargeant. Followed by an additional note dated February 24, in which he mentions [Samuel E.] Sewall's criticisms of Spooner's work., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated March 5, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston, responding to critique of his book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery] and discussing the concept of "free banking" in the United States., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated April 3, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn asking "to know the truth about Mrs. [Elizabeth] Sargeant" and discussing his upcoming book that he plans to publish in several chapters., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Three-page letter dated April 26, 1846, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Nantucket [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] discussing his romantic prospects with Elizabeth Sargeant., New-York Historical Society

: [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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter dated May 5, 1846, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Nantucket [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] addressing rumors concerning Mrs. [Elizabeth] Sargeant and discussing the Whigs "on occasion of [Edward] Everett's inauguration.", New-York Historical Society

: [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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated October 27, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, regarding the death of "Rogers" and the reactions of various prominent abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Edmund Quincy., New-York Historical Society

: Letter of Gerrit Smith to S. P. Chase, on the Unconstitutionality of Every Part of American Slavery.; Twelve-page printed pamphlet, "Letter of Gerrit Smith to S.P. Chase, on the Unconstitutionality of Every Part of American Slavery." Signed at head of cover by Lysander Spooner., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, dated April 27, 1847, responding to Spooner's request for funds to support him during a visit to Boston as he writes his newest book. Includes list of individuals from whom Smith has collected funds, including S. E. Sewall, E. G. Loring, and H. B. Stanton., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn and letter from George Hoyt to Bradburn]; Two letters on four pages. First, a letter dated May 2, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, regarding Spooner's work and its publication. Second, a letter dated May 3, 1847, from George Hoyt [also in Athol] to Bradburn, New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated October 4, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland Ohio, discussing upcoming elections at the Liberty League Convention and asking for Bradburn's opinion of his book., New-York Historical Society

: [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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; 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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Three-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, dated March 17, 1848, declining Spooner's request for financial assistance., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; One-page letter dated July 18, 1848, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, notifying that he is leaving Boston for Athol because he has "nothing to eat" and that "the Abolitionists must flounder in their ignorance until they are willing to give me bread in exchange for knowledge.", New-York Historical Society

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated July 24, 1848, in which Spooner discusses his inability to raise funds for himself and explains reasons why the public should provide him assistance., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro, New York, dated July 24, 1848, in which Spooner discusses his inability to raise funds for himself and explains reasons why the public should provide him assistance., New-York Historical Society

: Letter of Gerrit Smith, to the Liberty Party of New-Hampshire; Printed letter entitled "Letter of Gerrit Smith, to the Liberty Party of New-Hampshire" dated Peterboro, March 18, 1849 on 1 folded sheet ([4] p., the last page blank). On verso, labeled "Circular" and addressed in Gerrit Smith's hand to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts., New-York Historical Society

: [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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; One-page letter dated November 2, 1849, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Lynn, Massachusetts, notifying of his arrival in Boston and intent to visit., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated February 5, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, asking him to "soften your feelings" towards "Robinson," and notifying him that he will be travelling soon to New York, and then up to Boston., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated February 10, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, advising on a situation involving "R." [Robinson] and "Mrs. P." [probably Frances H. Parker], with whom Bradburn is romantically linked., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Three-page letter dated February 20, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, regarding a "Robinson" and his marital issues, which also concern a "Mrs. P." [probably Frances H. Parker]., New-York Historical Society

: To Gerrit Smith. Not sent, except a part. See copy of a letter of March 30, 1850; Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith, undated, in which Spooner accuses Smith of copyright infringement., New-York Historical Society

: 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 Smith of copyright infringement., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Three-page letter dated March 5, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, discussing the opinions of "Drew" and "Butler," and an argument between Bradburn and "Robinson.", New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated March 15, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, responding to Bradburn's letter that describes a disagreement with "R." [Robinson] and asks for Spooner's opinion., New-York Historical Society

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a two-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith, dated March 30, 1850, in which Spooner accuses Smith of copyright infringement., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter and envelope from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] dated April 2, 1850, in which Smith responds to Spooner's accusations of copyright infringement., New-York Historical Society

: [Manuscript draft of a letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Manuscript draft of a twelve-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith, dated April 23, 1850, in which Spooner discusses specific instances of copyright infringement committed by Smith in the publication of "Gerrit Smith's Constitutional Argument.", New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from S. E. Sewall to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated June 15, 1860, from S. E. Sewall in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, in which he rejects "Mr. Bradburn's letter" for publication, but says that the editor of the Traveller will probably print the "discourse" instead., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated April 9, 1851, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, asking Bradburn to not leave for Ohio until meeting to discuss Spooner's ideas for Bradburn's permanent employment in Boston., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Two letters on one sheet. Two-page letter dated April 20, 1851, from George Bradburn to Lysander Spooner, notifying that he is leaving in the morning for Cleveland [Ohio]. Followed by a two-page letter dated April 30, 1851, from Frances H. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner, notifying that she will also leave for Cleveland before visiting with Spooner., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Chas. D. Miller to Lysander Spooner]; Four-page letter and envelope dated May [?] 18, 1851, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Cleveland [Ohio] to Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] discussing his employment at the True Democrat., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated May 27, 1851, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, suggesting that Bradburn gain communication with [Frederick] Douglass through Gerrit Smith, but then expressing his dislike for Smith., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Three-page letter dated August 31, 1851, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, discussing his frustrations with Gerrit Smith and recounting a recent meeting with Mrs. Brackett [Elizabeth Sargeant]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from S.G. Howe]; Two-page letter dated October 4, 1851, from S.G. [Samuel Gridley] Howe at the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind in Boston [Massachusetts] to [Lysander Spooner], discussing an unnamed referral for employment., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from George Bradburn to Spooner]; Four-page letter dated December 29, 1851, from [George Bradburn] in Cleveland [Ohio] to [Lysander] Spooner, describing his financial and work situation in Cleveland., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from J.R. Giddings to Lysander Spooner]; One-page letter from J.R. [Joshua Reed] Giddings in Washington [D.C.] to Lysander Spooner dated January 1, 1852, praising him for his work entitled Trial By Jury. This letter is part of the Misc. Mss. Giddings, Joshua R. collection in the New-York Historical Society., New-York Historical Society

: [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 Hinckley 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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Bradburn]; One-page letter dated September 26, 1852, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn, thanking him for his most recent missive., New-York Historical Society

: The Cleveland Herald in Defense of Daniel Webster's Scholarship; Printed newspaper clipping responding to Timothy Walker's criticisms of Daniel Webster, as published in the Chicago Herald., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Spooner]; Four-page letter dated December 11, 1852, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Cleveland [Ohio] to [Lysander] Spooner, announcing that he will be leaving his job at the True Democrat and describing the circumstances of his decision., New-York Historical Society

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