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A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands : d...

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Special Karte von den Mittleren Brittischen Colonien in Nord Amerika

Relief shown by hachures and pictorially. Some place names in English. From Christian Leiste's Beschreibung des Brittischen Amerika zur Ersparung der englischen Karten. Wolfenbüttel, 1778. Prime meridian: Londo... More

A picturesque view of the state of Great Britain for (1778? or 1780?)

In the foreground, an American Indian saws off the one remaining horn of a cow representing Britain. A Dutchman milks the cow while a Frenchman and Spaniard await their turns. In the background, the Howe brothe... More

Carte generale des colonies angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale p...

Scale ca. 1:5,100,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro. Includes historic notes and insets "Suite de la Floride et la position des Isles Lucayes et des Grandes Antilles" and "Le de... More

The United States of North America : with the British territories and ...

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A new map of the United States of North America with the British domin...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

Francis Stanfell papers, Great Britain Admiralty

map from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 1807, 1819...

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United States from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, ...

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map from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 1807, 1819...

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map from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 1807, 1819...

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Lake George from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 18...

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map from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 1807, 1819...

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Pennsylvania from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, 1...

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Niagara Falls from "[Travels in the United States of America in 1806, ...

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Map of the United States of America : with the contiguous British & Sp...

Also shows southern Canada, Mexico, parts of Central America, and the West Indies. Relief shown pictorially. "Entered according to Act of Congress the 16th day of June 1820." This is a variant edition printed b... More

Map of North America from 20 to 80 degrees north latitude : exhibiting...

America Transformed: This large wall map integrated topographic and hydrographic detail gained from various European and American explorations of interior North America. It included data from expeditions led by... More

Brown Brothers Company Invoices: 1828-1845 1831-1833

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is a private banking and investment firm based in New York City. The company was founded in 1818 by Alexander Brown. The firm expanded over time and established offices in Ne... More

Brown Brothers Company Journal: 1831-1833 1831-1833

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is a private banking and investment firm based in New York City. The company was founded in 1818 by Alexander Brown. The firm expanded over time and established offices in Ne... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter to Maria Weston Chapman - Public domain correspondence manuscri...

Unknown writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to thanking her for her kindness to William Channing. The writer has sent her notes to "them" about what she thinks of their opportunities of education in here.... More

Brown Brothers Company Cash Account No. 4 1831-1833

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from James F. Otis, Portland, [Maine] , to William Lloyd Garris...

James Frederick Otis writes to William Lloyd Garrison wishing him success on his trip to England, calling it "a pious undertaking." Otis states that "overseas they are in all the agitation of a popular reform" ... More

Brown Brothers Company Records - Invoices: 1835-1842

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is a private banking and investment firm based in New York City. The company was founded in 1818 by Alexander Brown. The firm expanded over time and established offices in Ne... More

We have met the enemy and they are ours. from "The Naval Monument, con...

This image has been taken from scan 000010 from "The Naval Monument, containing official and other accounts of all the battles fought between the navies of the United States and Great Britain during the late wa... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, New York, to Elizabeth Pease Nichol...

Angelina Emily Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding her thoughts regarding slavery and thanking her "British sister" for her anti-slavery efforts. She writes, "I thank every Briton who is laboring ... More

Letter from Joshua Bates, London, [England], to Maria Weston Chapman, ...

[Joshua Bates] writes to his niece, Maria Weston [Chapman] in regards to giving the family and friends their regards. He is sorry to hear that Mr. B's sister "has been throw on the world but what can be made of... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Fort Lee, [New York], to Elizabeth Pea...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol thanking her for her letters and the pamphlets she included for them. She has distributed these pamphlets to others including John Quincy Adams and his wife. ... More

Letter from Sophia Davenport, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Caroline Westo...

Sophia Davenport writes to Caroline Weston in regards to her position as a governess in the home of the widow of General Ashley. She writes that this family is "one of the most affectionate, warm-hearted famili... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, London, [England], to Maria Weston...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to taking advantage of the return of Charles Folson and giving him her pamphlets from the British India press. She thanks her for sending "Right ... More

Letter from Paulina Gerry, Stoneham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

Paulina Gerry writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to pledging her society to furnish a table with articles for the amount of fifty dollars for the Massachusetts anti-slavery fair. They only have twenty-se... More

Map of the disputed territory with the boundaries claimed by Maine & G...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, London, [England], to Maria Weston...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to taking advantage of the return of Charles Folson and giving him her pamphlets from the British India press. She thanks her for sending "Right ... More

Map of the northern part of the state of Maine and of the adjacent Bri...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

Map of the seat of war, showing disputed territory, and the boundary l...

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Letter from Sumner Lincoln, Gardner, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

Sumner Lincoln writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to thanking her for sending "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts." He refers to the book's discussion of old and new organizations. He sends a sermon on hol... More

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

William Adam writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to returning Mr. George Thompson's letter concerning the effect on American slavery of the extension of cotton cultivation in India and thanking her for it... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to approving of Maria's suggestion that the abolitionists pass a resolution expressing sympathy with the movement of English abolitionists to abolish... More

Letter from Rodney French, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Maria West...

Rodney French writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to receiving letters from Alanson St. Clair on anti-slavery resolutions passed in Worcester and quoting St. Clair's letter, he states that the new newspap... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, London, [England], to Maria Weston...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to taking advantage of the return of Charles Folson and giving him her pamphlets from the British India press. She thanks her for sending "Right ... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, London, [England], to Maria Weston...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to taking advantage of the return of Charles Folson and giving him her pamphlets from the British India press. She thanks her for sending "Right ... More

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

William Adam writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to returning Mr. George Thompson's letter concerning the effect on American slavery of the extension of cotton cultivation in India and thanking her for it... More

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

William Adam writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to returning Mr. George Thompson's letter concerning the effect on American slavery of the extension of cotton cultivation in India and thanking her for it... More

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

William Adam writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to returning Mr. George Thompson's letter concerning the effect on American slavery of the extension of cotton cultivation in India and thanking her for it... More

Letter from William Smeal, Glasgow, [Scotland], to William Lloyd Garri...

William Smeal writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him the "printed Receipts for the passage moeny of thyself & our friend [Nathaniel Peabody] Rogers" adding that he hopes they "have no extra trouble in the... More

Letter from J. Alexander, 109 High St., Paisley, [Scotland], to Willia...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, J. Alexander tells Garrison that after hearing his speech in Glasgow the previous night, he had a question about one of Garrison's remarks. Alexander refers to Garrison... More

Letter from John Borne, 131 Vine Street, Liverpool, [England], to Will...

John Borne writes to William Lloyd Garrison and others telling them that he has written a letter "to Lawrence Heyworth Esq. the worthy President of the British Total Abstinence Association and other friends" ab... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from J. Alexander, 109 High St., Paisley, [Scotland], to Willia...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, J. Alexander tells Garrison that after hearing his speech in Glasgow the previous night, he had a question about one of Garrison's remarks. Alexander refers to Garrison... More

Letter from J. Alexander, 109 High St., Paisley, [Scotland], to Willia...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, J. Alexander tells Garrison that after hearing his speech in Glasgow the previous night, he had a question about one of Garrison's remarks. Alexander refers to Garrison... More

Letter from George Thompson, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Richard Davis W...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to Mr. Collins, a representative of the American Ant-Slavery Society who has come to seek funds to help keep the society afloat otherwise "it must sink." ... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from J. Alexander, 109 High St., Paisley, [Scotland], to Willia...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, J. Alexander tells Garrison that after hearing his speech in Glasgow the previous night, he had a question about one of Garrison's remarks. Alexander refers to Garrison... More

Letter from Sumner Lincoln, Gardner, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Westo...

Sumner Lincoln writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her a list of names of ladies who may cooperate in preparing the anti-slavery fair. Lincoln suggests urging people to send their particular co... More

Letter from William Smeal, Glasgow, [Scotland], to William Lloyd Garri...

William Smeal writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him that William Adam has learned from Charles Lenox Remond that "R[alph] R. Gurley & a Coloured [sic] female named Ela, have just arrived in Liverpool."... More

Letter from William Smeal, Glasgow, [Scotland], to William Lloyd Garri...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, William Smeal sends Garrison a letter from Liverpool "and some particulars relative to the Georgia Slaves" which John Murray's son, James O. Murray, omitted from his fa... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria ...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to being grieved that the Friends in America, in respect to the African race, are "deviating so widely from the principles & spirit they profes. ... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, [Darlington, England], to Anne War...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to finding the numerous withdrawals from pro-slavery churches in America encouraging. The cotton interests are taking alarm at the British India mo... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Copy of letter, [Boston], to Great Britain. Admiralty, [1841]

“The undersigned, citizens of Boston” asks that the Cunard Lines not be able to have ships sailing out of Boston for Liverpool on the Sabbath. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Partial letter from Caroline Weston to Maria Weston Chapman, [1841?]

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Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Copy of letter, [Boston], to Great Britain. Admiralty, [1841]

“The undersigned, citizens of Boston” asks that the Cunard Lines not be able to have ships sailing out of Boston for Liverpool on the Sabbath. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Joseph Hume, London, to Amos Augustus Phelps, March 22nd. ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joseph Hume says he encloses a copy of resolutions agreed to at the British Parliament. He discusses the subject of free trade and commercial reform. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William Smeal to William Lloyd Garrison, [1841]

William Smeal writes to William Lloyd Garrison in this portion of a letter about charges made against Joseph Sturge. Smeal states his purpose "is the information of the Anti Slavery friends, so far as our Socie... More

Letter from Joseph Hume, London, to Amos Augustus Phelps, March 22nd. ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joseph Hume says he encloses a copy of resolutions agreed to at the British Parliament. He discusses the subject of free trade and commercial reform. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Ga...

Richard Davis Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison about J.A. Collins' stay with him in Dublin before he returned to Glasgow. Webb describes Collins' mission around the British Isles, even noting how his suffe... More

Copy of letter, [Boston], to Great Britain. Admiralty, [1841]

“The undersigned, citizens of Boston” asks that the Cunard Lines not be able to have ships sailing out of Boston for Liverpool on the Sabbath. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Thomas Sturge, New Kent Road, [London?, England], to Henry...

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Copy of letter, [Boston], to Great Britain. Admiralty, [1841]

“The undersigned, citizens of Boston” asks that the Cunard Lines not be able to have ships sailing out of Boston for Liverpool on the Sabbath. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Susanna Fisher, Limerick, Ireland, to Maria Chapman Weston...

Susanna Fisher writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to expressing devotion to the anti-slavery cause and happiness in working for the bazaar. She would like some hints about the most salable kinds of artic... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], 1842 May 21

George Thompson writes a report of six lectures delivered in Manchester in the year 1834 and reported in local newspapers. In this report, Thompson writes his views on foreign trade between India and Great Brit... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], 1842 May 21

George Thompson writes a report of six lectures delivered in Manchester in the year 1834 and reported in local newspapers. In this report, Thompson writes his views on foreign trade between India and Great Brit... More

Letter from Susanna Fisher, Limerick, Ireland, to Maria Chapman Weston...

Susanna Fisher writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to expressing devotion to the anti-slavery cause and happiness in working for the bazaar. She would like some hints about the most salable kinds of artic... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], 1842 May 21

George Thompson writes a report of six lectures delivered in Manchester in the year 1834 and reported in local newspapers. In this report, Thompson writes his views on foreign trade between India and Great Brit... More

Letter from James Sloan Gibbons, New York, to Caroline Weston, 1842 [M...

James S. Gibbons writes to Caroline Chapman in regards to his feelings caused by the "correction" in the Liberator "subsides." He expresses his grattitude for her consideration in discouraging reference to the ... More

Letter from Susanna Fisher, Limerick, Ireland, to Maria Chapman Weston...

Susanna Fisher writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to expressing devotion to the anti-slavery cause and happiness in working for the bazaar. She would like some hints about the most salable kinds of artic... More

Letter from C. Austin Joy, Nantucket, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston...

C. Austin Joy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending a check for $30.07. Of these the larger part is a contribution from friends of [George] Latimer, to be disbursed in his behalf by Edmund Quincy... More

Letter from George Thompson, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Richard Davis W...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to celebrating at Roslin and his intent to publish a "descriptive and humorous" poem after copyright is secured. He writes that his poetry will be put on ... More