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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04717.30 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection related to Gerrit Smith |
| Title | Gerrit Smith to the Liberty Party discussing their objectives |
| Date | 7 May 1846 |
| Author | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the Liberty Party's objectives, including the foremost goal of overthrowing slavery. Analyzes modification and expansion of party objectives, regarding issues such as banks, tariffs, and association with slaveholders. |
| Subjects | Reform Movement Abolition African American History Slavery Politics Government and Civics Banking Finance Economics Taxes or Taxation |
| People | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Place written | Peterboro, New York |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |