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Letter passing on slaves from New York City to Rochester. Appended: William W. Bloss's receipt of "$5.00 in behalf of fugitives".

Gerrit Smith (1797-1874): religious experiences, fear of bats and mice. She lectures at the "Free church", but is refused lecture opportunity at Hamilton New York Baptist Church because she is a woman. Humorous poem about marriage.

Announcing a 4th of July celebration at which Frederick Douglass will make a speech commemmorating the Declaration of Independence at Rochester's Corinthian Hall.

Moses Anderson, a free black man, writes about the anti-slavery cause and Uncle Tom's Cabin

Letter of introduction for a fugitive slave

Regarding anti-slavery work and donations.

List of goods sent for an American bazaar Reference to "our own beautiful unfortunate Ireland"

Thanks to Society for money donation

Syracuse Fugitive Aid Society sends slaves on Underground Railroad. Requests for more funds. A possible reference to Harriet Tubman.