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Holograph, signed.Title devised by cataloger.Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white, gridded paper, enclosed in mylar. Under the salutation, the number "58" is written in pencil.James Miller M'Kim writes to R.D. Webb asking if a letter he sent him through "Mr. A. Albright of Birmingham" and containing photographs, ever reached Webb. He also discusses past plans for him to travel to England that he regularly declined as he felt his "duty lay nearer home". M'Kim then outlines the goals of the "Freedmen's Movement ... as the American Freedmen's Aid Union understands it" calling it "a movement established & conducted in the interests of civilization." He describes the organization to Webb, including its leading members, plans for meetings and a weekly newspaper, which he calls "the natural heir to the [National Anti-Slavery] Standard." Before ending the letter, M'Kim tells Webb that the "letter is for your own private eye. I do not want to be quoted."

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