Goodell, William, 1792-1878

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The first series comprises two folders of eighteenth century printed works on slavery, abolition, emancipation, the assassination of President Lincoln, post-war reconstruction of the Union, civil rights, and African re-settlement of former slaves. Arrangement within the series is chronological.

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Double letter to Josiah Cady from William Goodell, Saturday 14 September 1850, and from Clarissa Cady Goodell, Tuesday 17 September 1850. Envelope postmarked 17 September. Rev. John G. Fee is one of the topics of discussion.

Abstract William Goodell, a native of New York, was a prominent 19th century abolitionist and temperance reformer.  He either edited or published such reform-minded publications as the Investigator and General Intelligencer, Friend of Man, Christian Investigator, and Principia.  Although never ordained, he founded a church in Honeoye, New York, in 1842, based on the principles of...

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The William Goodell Family Papers (Part 2) consist of correspondence of numerous Goodell family members (both between each other and family friends and associates); writings, documents, and photographs of Goodell family members; documents, writings and printed materials of abolitionists; and correspondence, papers, and materials specific to members of the family of William Goodell Frost.

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William Goodell letters to Lewis Tappan:
11-22-1851; 10-20-1851; 4-15-1850; 12-29-1850; 12-4-1849; 12-17-1849; 1-1850