Erasmus D. Hudson writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to come to the next monthly meeting of the Litchfield County Anti-Slavery Society and deliver a speech. Hudson lists a number of reasons for Garrison to attend, including disproving the idea that he is a "sort of desperado ... & therefore any cause ... if any way connected with such a 'critter' must be bad." Hudson also appeals to Garrison's "love for all mankind" and his "sincere desire that the truth should always be spoken" to entice him to come. Finally, he argues that Garrsion's presence will help remove the "prejudice which exists in the region against the Anti S[lavery] cause & organizations." Garrison can also help counter the arguments made "by the Emerson's of the region who are crying against 'Voluntary Associations' especially Anti-Slavery ones under the banners of Garrison & Leavitt & Co. as an excusr for their conduct."
- By Hudson, Erasmus Darwin, 1806-1880, Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
- Dated August 24, 1838
- Held by Boston Public Library
- Part of Anti-Slavery Collection
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