Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2

We return to Mr. Garrison's correspondence:^{1 2}

W. L. Garrison to Henry E. Benson, at Boston.

Brooklyn, December 10, 1835.

³ I am glad that bro. Phelps is to labor for the regeneration of⁴ Connecticut. He is admirably qualified for the work in this State. True, it will be arduous—but what citadel of prejudice or oppression can withstand the artillery of truth, and ‘the sacramental host of God's elect’? . . .

I have read Channing's work. It abounds with useful truisms expressed in polished terms, but, as a whole, is an inflated, inconsistent and slanderous production. I would not give one dozen of Rankin's ‘Letters’ for one hundred copies⁵ of Channing's essay.

You must apprise me, without delay, of the result of the meeting respecting the Liberator. If my presence is indispensably necessary in Boston, I will go on immediately; but if not, I had rather not incur the loss of time and the cost of the journey, needlessly. . . .

I wish bro. Knapp to take special care of all the pieces I⁶ send, and make a choice selection from my selections. On the