1847 · Hamilton, NY
by Smith, Gerrit
Hamilton, NY: S.W. Green, Patriot Office, 1847. 8vo., pp. 38; printed wrappers; very good with minor age toning and wear to the extremities. Gerrit Smith was a wealthy philanthropist, abolitionist, and advocate for women's suffrage. His home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and he gave a great sum of money in support of abolishing slavery. Smith was also known as a radical Christian, advocating reform in the church as well as social reform such as the temperance movement. Sabin 82601. (Inventory #: 53594)