Reading Garrison's Letters

Feb. 21, 1837

Here Garrison refers to a hearing to be held at the State House, in which abolitionists will protest against a resolution of Congress to lay on the table their petitions “unread and unreferred”.   He will not speak because he has not time to prepare, and cannot do so without preparation.  He names some who will speak at the hearing.  The hearing will also provide an opportunity to say why the Legislature should itself call for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.  ¹

¹ Letters of William Lloyd Garrison – Volumes I – VI