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Holograph, signedLetter written in pencilWilliam Lloyd Garrison tells about the first part of his journey across the Atlantic. Rev. Robert Cassie Waterston was to have made "the parting address" on the wharf in Boston, but could not because of the confusion caused by heavy rain. Rev. Waterston told Garrison that the National Testimonial has reached $30,000. Garrison describes his departure in Boston and mentions George Thompson, who is traveling with him. Garrison writes: "[George] Thompson put into my hands a magnificent bo[u]quet of roses, lilies of the valley, and other flowers, presented by dear, faithful, enthusiastic Mrs. Brigham, the remembrance of which will carry their perfume with me across the Atlantic, all through my tour, and back to Rockledge. Let her know how happy she made me by its presentation." Garrison gives the names of people who came to see him off. Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson must be careful of her health. Mrs. Garrison will see Charlotte Coffin soon. Julia Randall's father died. William L. Garrison urges Helen Eliza Garrison to continue with Miss Andrew's treatment. William L. Garrison wants the newspaper notices of his departure sent to himMerrill, Walter M. Letters of William Lloyd Garrison
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- Abolitionists
- Antislavery Movements
- Brigham, Dora Taylor, 1820 1907
- Coffin, Charlotte, 1809 1889
- Garrison, Helen Eliza, 1811 1876
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805 1879
- Magnetotherapy
- Ocean Travel
- Randall, Julia, B. 1828
- Slaver
- Thompson, George, 1804 1878
- Waterston, R. C. (Robert Cassie), 1812 1893