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Gamaliel Bailey Correspondence, 1839-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

One of America's leading antislavery journalists, Gamaliel Bailey (1807-1859) played a prominent role in shaping the direction of the country's abolitionist movement, and helped found the Republican Party. The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Gamaliel Bailey and his close friends and associates, statesman Salmon P. Chase and U.S. Supreme Court Justice John McLean.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]