Gerrit Smith Letter to Asher Tyler

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College of William and Mary
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Preferred citation:

Gerrit Smith Letter to Asher Tylerr, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Foot
Creator:
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Gerrit Smith Letter to Asher Tylerr, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Letter from Gerrit Smith in Petersboro, New York to Asher Tyler, dated 1872 March 13. Concerns sending money to a mutual friend and the infirmities of Smith's old age.

Biographical / historical:

Gerrit Smith (March 6, 1797–December 28, 1874) was a prominent American businessman, philanthropist, and social reformer. He was actively involved in the abolitionist movement and ran for President of the United States in 1848, 1856, and 1860. He also served one term in the House of Representatives from 1853-1854, representing New York.

Acquisition information:
Removed from book, Gerrit Smith: A Biography .

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Correspondence