[Letter from Arthur G. Homer to Francis Jackson]

Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society records, 1832-1870

1850-06-01

Letter from Arthur G. Homer, of New York City, to Francis Jackson asking for funds to help purchase two slaves belonging to Williamsburg, Virginia planter William Havis. They are the wife and child of a free black residing in New York, who has already procured several hundred dollars to buy their freedom.

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Mss Collection - Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society records

Abolitionists--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--New York (State)--New York
Antislavery movements--New York (State)--New York
Slavery--Virginia--Williamsburg
Slave trade--Virginia--Williamsburg
Slaves--Virginia--Williamsburg

Letters (correspondence)

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