Daniel Galpin Letter, 1841 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Daniel Galpin Letter, 1841

ID: 001/01/MSS 2017-011

Primary Creator: Galpin, Daniel

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 02/27/2017

Subjects: American Colonization Society, Antislavery movements, Berlin (Conn.), Meriden (Conn.), Slavery--Religious aspects

Forms of Material: Correspondence

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One March 12, 1841 letter from Daniel Galpin of Berlin, Connecticut discussing points of difference about abolitionism between himself and Levi Yale of Meriden, Connecticut.

Biographical Note

Deacon Daniel Galpin was born circa 1756 in Connecticut. He served during the Revolutionary War. Galpin was an avid abolitionist. He died on July 9, 1844 and was buried either at Glendale Cemetery in Akron, Ohio or Bridge Cemetery in Berlin, Connecticut.

Subject/Index Terms

American Colonization Society
Antislavery movements
Berlin (Conn.)
Meriden (Conn.)
Slavery--Religious aspects

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Physical Access Note: This document is extremely fragile; it is separated into two inserts. Limited viewing of the original is recommended; please use digital copy.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Daniel Galpin Letter, MSS 2017-011, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed March 1, 2017.

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Box 1

Folder 1: Correspondence, Daniel Galpin to Levi Yale, 1841 March 12: Written in Berlin, Connecticut and sent to Meriden, Connecticut.