Nathaniel Barney letter to William Lloyd Garrison
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Abstract
One 1867 letter from Nathaniel Barney to fellow abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison regarding a visit to Barney's home in Yonkers, N.Y.
Biographical note
Nathaniel Barney (1792-1869), a Quaker and abolitionist, was an oil and candle manufacturer who resided in Nantucket, MA. He later resided in Yonkers, N.Y.
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This collection consists of a single item.
Scope and Contents
One letter, dated November 24, 1867, from Nathaniel Barney to fellow abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison (1805-1879) regarding a visit to Barney's home in Yonkers, N.Y. The letter also references Barney's regret that he will be unable to see Garrison speak in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Nathaniel Barney letter to William Lloyd Garrison, 1977.382, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Edwin H. Frost, date unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.
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This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
