Political Awareness

Dec. 4, 1832

Garrison’s attempt to influence the Legislature is illustrated in this letter. “At the time of our annual meeting, there will be in this city at least six hundred members of the Legislature, a large portion of whom we shall probably secure as auditors: hence it is highly important that we should make a demonstration of strength and talent on that occasion.”    1

1 Letters of William Lloyd Garrison – Volumes I – VI