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Anthony, Susan B. | to Mrs. Drake, Sept 18, 1863

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OFFICE OF THE WOMEN'S LOYAL LEAGUE
Room 20 Cooper Institute
New York, Sept.18, 1863
Dear Mrs. Drake
Both Parker Pillsbury and Sam'l May Jr. mention your name to me and I remember, too, our visit on the cars a year ago - - I enclose your Credential that will empower you to collect monies for our League - by Petition, membership fees, & sale of badges -
The penny contribution with the names is not imperative - leave it optional - many will pay five & 10 cts., others nothing -
Full voting membership is $1.00
Honorary members any contribution they choose, less or more - not excluding men & boys -

 


: vcl_Susan-B-Anthony_F01-12_1863-09-18_002
Our badge a breast pin - the centre figure is a slave breaking his last chain - the inscription is "In Emancipation is National Unity" - Price as follows
pure solid silver $5.00
Silver filled $2.00
Britania $1.00
From the amount thus collected - your expenses & such compensation as you feel will make you whole, should be paid -
I can do no more today - the documents were sent you yesterday -
Let me hear from you
Truly yours
Susan B. Anthony

 


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Alma Lutz Collection
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OFFICE OF THE WOMEN'S LOYAL LEAGUE
Room 20 Cooper Institute
New York, Sept.18, 1863
Dear Mrs. Drake:
Both Parker Pillsbury and Sam'l May Jr. mention your name to me and I remember, too, our visit on the cars a year ago -I enclose your Credential that will empower you to collect monies for our League - By Petition, membership fees, & sale of badges -
The penny contribution with the names is not imperative - leave it optional - many will pay five & 10 cts.,othersnothing -
Full voting membership is $1.00, Honorary members any contribution they choose, less or more - not excluding men & boys.
Our badge a breast pin - the centre figure is a slave breaking his last chain - the inscription is "In Emancipation is National Unity" - Price as follows
pure solid silver $5.00
Silver filled $2.00
Britania $1.00
From the amount thus collected - your expenses & such compensation as you feel will make you whole, should be paid -
I can do no more today - the documents were sent you yesterday.
Let me hear from you
Truly yours
Susan B. Anthony