Fisher, Miers., 11/29/1788-11/29/1788
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous Manuscripts. Arranged alphabetically by individual.
Dates
- 11/29/1788-11/29/1788
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Fisher, Miers. Autograph Letter Signed probably to James Phillips, 1 page. dated 11/29/1788. Consisting of a letter of authority for J.P. Brissot de Warville, the French anti-slavery campaigner. Miers Fisher was an American anti-slavery worker and Counsellor of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery. Gift of Joseph E. Jeffs and Jeannine L. Jeffs.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
FISHER, MIERS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (1788): Autographed Letter
BRISSOT DE WARVILLE, J.P. - LETTER OF AUTHORITY (1788): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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