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Augustus Beach correspondence (anti-slavery)

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: yhm-arc-2008-005

Content Description

15 letters from 1830s through 1860s relating to abolitionist Augustus Beach (1793-1878), friend of Gerrit Smith. Beach suggested that if you vote, you support the Constitution and hence slavery.

Acquisition Type

Purchase

Provenance

purchased from dealer

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1830-1869

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)