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

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Hon. Charles A. Wickliffe]; Two-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Charles A. Wickliffe dated January 11, 1844, which accompanied a copy of Spooner's The Unconstitutionality of Slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L.S. to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated 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., New-York Historical Society

: [Manuscript copy of a letter from Thomas Earle to G. Braburn, Esq.]; Manuscript copy in Lysander Spooner's hand of a four-page letter dated April 12, 1845, from Thomas Earle in Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] to G. [George] Bradburn, in which he gives a lengthy critique of Lysander Spooner's book [probably The Unconstitutionality of Slavery] and the abolitionist movement in general., 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 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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated September 10, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Bangor, Maine, discussing general news of the abolitionist movement, mentioning Gerrit Smith, Mr. [Joshua?] Leavitt, and J. [James?] Fulton, Jr., New-York Historical Society

: [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., 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 dated October 26, 1845, from G. [George] Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, discussing opinions about Spooner's book, The Unconstitutionality of Slavery, and plans to begin a "Review" in Boston., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George 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]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated November 19, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to [George] Bradburn. Includes manuscript copy of a letter from J. [James] Fulton, Jr. to Bradburn discussing "Anti-Texas efforts" in Washington, D. C. and the Texas Constitution., New-York Historical Society

: [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., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated December 26, 1845, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts], expressing desire to distribute his book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery] to members of the United States Supreme Court and discussing other opinions on the state of the abolitionist movement., 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 Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated January 19, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts], asking Bradburn to solicit prominent names to sign a petition and then have the petition presented to the United States legislature., New-York Historical Society

: [Draft of letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Manuscript draft of a four-page letter dated January 19, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Athol [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Boston [Massachusetts], asking Bradburn to solicit prominent names to sign a petition and then have the petition presented to the United States legislature., New-York Historical Society

: [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., 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 Thomas Earle to George Bradburn]; Ten-page letter dated April 12, 1846, from Thomas Earle in Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] to George Bradburn, giving his opinions on Lysander Spooner's book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Geo. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner]; Three-page letter dated April 15, 1846, from Geo. [George] Bradburn in Nantucket [Massachusetts] to Lysander Spooner in Athol, Massachusetts, in which he asks for a letter from Dr. and Mrs. [George] Hoyt and discusses Thomas Earle's opinion of Spooner's book [The Unconstitutionality of Slavery]., New-York Historical Society

: [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., 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 to George Bradburn]; Draft of a six-page letter dated December 7, 1846, in the hand of Lysander Spooner in Winchendon, Massachusetts, addressed to [George] Bradburn, discussing various news of the abolitionist movement, opinions on articles and letters written by Edmund Quincy, Wendell Phillips [and others] and the affections of Elizabeth Sargeant., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated December 7, 1846, from Lysander Spooner in Winchendon, Massachusetts, to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, discussing various news of the abolitionist movement, opinions on articles and letters written by Edmund Quincy, Wendell Phillips [and others] and the affections of Elizabeth Sargeant., 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 L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated January 30, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Winchendon [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn discussing general news of the abolitionist movement and his progress writing a work called "Poverty.", New-York Historical Society

: [Draft of letter from L. Spooner to Bradburn]; Draft of an eight-page letter dated January 30, 1847, from [Lysander Spooner in Winchendon, Massachusetts] to George Bradburn discussing general news of the abolitionist movement and the progress of his writing of a work called "Poverty" and providing an article he hopes to have published "as the leading editorial in the American" in order to raise funds that will help publish and distribute his book., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated March 5, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Winchendon [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, expressing his frustration at the actions of several prominent abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Gerrit Smith. Includes manuscript copy of an article published in the Liberator, which mentions George Bradburn., New-York Historical Society

: To Gerrit Smith March 14, 1847, also to S.P. Andrews, March 31, 1847, also copy of Gerrit Smith's answer March 20, '47.; Letter from Lysander Spooner to S. P. Andrews, dated March 31, 1847, discussing his arguments for the unconstitutionality of slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Manuscript copy of letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Manuscript copy of a four-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner 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. In the hand of 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]; Two-page letter dated June 1, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, regarding articles written by [Gamaliel] Bailey and [Wendell] Phillips, and Spooner's responses to them. Also mentions news of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Sargeant., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated August 25, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, instructing on where to send letters to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Sargeant, and to pick up a letter from her friend, Miss Julia Johnson. Also discusses abolitionist activities and arguments appearing in Spooner's new book., 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

: [Letter from Lysander Spooner to Gerrit Smith]; Four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] dated November 6, 1847, in which Spooner offers copyright to his past books as financial security for a loan from Smith., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated November 8, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland, Ohio, discussing abolitionist activities and news, and raising funds to support himself while writing a third chapter of his newest book., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, dated November 12, 1847, in which Smith pledges funds to support Spooner as he writes his newest book and discusses an anti-slavery convention in Buffalo [New York]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Lysander Spooner]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 4, 1847, regarding copies of Spooner's petition to Congress that Smith has forwarded on to Elizur Wright., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Four-page letter dated December 5, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn in Cleveland Ohio, discussing reviews of Lysander's book, general news of the abolitionist movement, and Bradburn's poor health., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from L. Spooner to George Bradburn]; Two-page letter dated December 15, 1847, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, discussing Bradburn's appointment as editor of abolitonist paper, The Pioneer., New-York Historical Society

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