Smith, John Cutts

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Holograph, signed.Title devised by cataloger.Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper. Above the first line of the letter, the number "288" is written in pencil, while along the head edge, the number "2" is also written in pencil. On the verso, the letter is addressed to "Wm L Garrison Esq Boston" and the remains of a red, circular seal are visible along the spine edge.John Cutts Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining his "motives that have led me to take an interest in & an active part in attempts to raise cheer & hold up Mr. I[saa] Knapp." Smith praises Knapp's traits and reminds Garrison of their close relationship in the past, stating "that when driven out of the city yourself he stood by the Liberator". He also recalls "the many solemn pledges you & he have made to each other before men heaven and angles again & again ..." Smith then criticizes Garrison's treatment of Knapp, calling it "sickening & revolting". He says, "I beg of you if you wish for approbation of a just God repent ..."

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