Grant, John Mason to Grant, Hannah, 1846 Nov 21
Item 1
Item — Container: 1914-15-0 Grant Box 1
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents
Writes about advice he was given to teach in Baltimore to get higher pay and to find more abolitionist sentiment. Details of his boarding situation at Mr. Venable's, and his job teaching the children of the household. Relates Mrs. Venable's opinions on the freedoms of women. Details of a enslaved person auction he witnessed. Writes of other prospective teaching jobs. Notes the political (whig) and religious (Old School) climate of the area.
Dates
- created: 1846 Nov 21
Creator
- From the Collection: Grant, John Mason, 1817-1878 (Person)
- From the Collection: Grant, Harriet Lucretia, 1814-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org