Creation of anti-slavery association

Circular letter from George L. Stearns proposing creation of "association of men who take a deep interest in the settlement of the Freedman's future condition in the rebel States." Stearns wants to create directory of interested abolitionist parties with names and mailing addresses to facilitate communication among slavery opponents. Handwritten at top: Hon. Emory Washburn, Cambridge Mass." Handwritten at bottom: "Named [?] by Dr. Chs. Beck."

Folder: MA2