Nell, William Cooper. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.

Title

Nell, William Cooper. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.

Creator

Nell, William Cooper

Contributor

Post, Amy Kirby, 1802-1889

Date

[185- ?]

Description

Handwritten letter from William Cooper Nell to Amy Kirby Post. Nell writes to Post about the campaign to end segregation in Boston's public schools.

Subject

Post, Amy Kirby, b. 1802

Is Part Of

Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Rights

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Identifier

790

Location

Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Transcription

(Page 1)

                   Tuesday Morning
                                  14^th -
Yesterday Little Ira = sailed
in the steamer Forest City
for Portland to spend
the remainder of his
Vacation = You remember
that he has been admitted
to the Phillips School
and    Though there – but
a few months He won the
favor of Teachers and Pupils
as he had already of
the School Committee
who (smuggled him in)
   He worked his way to the
head of the Division and
recieved [sic] a Diploma.

   Our School Right
matter is so nearly
triumphant (all but the
test) that many are

(Page 2)

rejoicing = many things
are very favorable
But     Satan is busy
and will as usual
attempt mischief.
     a few weeks hard work
will Settle the question
Then If I get my
Long expected Book
out = I will endeavor
      to rest a while -
      if it be only to
     give up so much
     care and Lay down
    upon the grass
    It is not certain
when I shall pass through
Rochester = I remain as ever
                Fraternaly [sic] Yours W.C.Nell

Annotations

William Cooper Nell, an abolitionist, is writing from Boston to fellow activist, Amy Post. Ira is Nell's nephew. Nell refers to the battle to end segregation in Boston's public schools.

Tags

Education; Personal

Collection

D.93 Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Citation

Nell, William Cooper, “Nell, William Cooper. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 23, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/3081.

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