Correspondence, 1877 December 22, 1879 May 14, undated

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the following three letters:

Letter written by Willard addressed to Mr. Metcalf. [no date]. She writes, "..Your helpful words meant much to me and I sent them to my dear 83 year old mother, with whom I like to share my good news [...] Woman is a bright fore-gleam of the better Civilization."
Letter written by Willard. [1877 December 22]. Willard writes to the editor of a newspaper to remind him of their "alliance" and ask that he consider running "weekly letter, review or article" written by her friend Mr. Hamilton Mable. Willard, who published profusely, maintained a productive relationship with editors like this one, and she begs "pardon [for] this much freedom from an old friend of editor and paper."
Letter written by Willard addressed to Mr. Bowen.[1879 May 14]. Willard discusses an upcoming speaking engagement and the arrangements to be made. Willard's platform of "Home Protection" as the premise behind suffrage was designed to appeal to women everywhere. She held that if a woman had the right to vote, she could better protect her home and family and improve society. She mentions this in her note, writing: "Mr. Bowen, 'Home Protection' will be my subject. 'Evanston' Illinois will be my address for though absent, letters will be promptly forwarded. Will arrive July 3d. If there is no objections, I will bring my secretary, Miss Anna Gordon, daughter of I.M. Gordon, former treasurer of A.B.C.F.M. Anticipating a pleasant trip, I am yours sincerely, Frances Willard."

Dates

Creation: 1877 December 22
Creation: 1879 May 14
Creation: undated

Creator

From the Collection: Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898 (Person)

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