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Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 3, Chapter 11: George Thompson, M. P.—1851. (search)
n such a time as this, should the American Anti-Slavery Society hold its anniversary? Thompson's triumphant tour through Central New York had given the surest indication. He had had great audiences at MSS. Mar. 14, 1851, Thompson to W. L. G.; Mar. 16, A. K. Foster to W. L. G. Rochester, the curiosity to see him being enhanced by the abuse of a portion of the press, and vain efforts to arouse the mob spirit. At Syracuse, five slaves appeared with him upon the platform. At Peterboroa, Gerrit 47, 49, 50. gave him the warmest welcome, which in an advertising placard he also extended to William Lloyd Garrison, the most distinguished and meritorious of American abolitionists—then anticipating his presence. Abby Kelley Foster wrote on March 16, from Rochester, Ms. begging Mr. Garrison to join Thompson on his return from Canada, and lecture with him en route to the American anniversary meeting. Central New York was ripe for the harvest. She thought a State Anti-Slavery Society might