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Lysander Spooner papers, 1836-1886
Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867 Spooner, Lysander, 1808-1887 Howe, S. G. (Samuel Gridley), 1801-1876 Bird, F. W. (Francis William), 1809-1894 Clarke, James Freeman, 1810-1888 Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884 Heyward, E. H. Stone, James M., d. 1880
[Letter from George L. Stearns to Lysander Spooner, Esq.]
1861-10-01
Three-page letter marked 'Confidential' to Lysander Spooner of Boston [Massachusetts], dated October 1, 1861, requesting his participation in an Executive Committee formed to advocate for the enlistment of blacks to fight in the Civil War. Signed by George L. Stearns on behalf of the Committee. This letter is part of the Slavery collection in New-York Historical Society.
nyhs_lsp_v-01_001 Mss Collection - Lysander Spooner papers
Slaves--Emancipation--United States Massachusetts--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, African American Antislavery movements--Massachusetts United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, African American United States Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Letters (correspondence)
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