WORLD'S TEMPERANCE CONVENTION. National Temperance Society, November 10th, 1845.
[London]: National Temperance Society, 1845. 1st printing (presumed). Single sheet. 9-7/8" x 8". Blue delicate printed paper. Some light browning and wear to edges and crease marks. Mailing markings (with 5 cent New York cancel dated 20 of January and docketed on the verso with traces of old sealing wax, and one small stain to bottom edge. An About VG example. Item #41558
Paper addressed to Reuben Hyde Walworth, then chancellor of New York and president of the American Temperance Union. In keeping with the reforming spirit of the times, a call for delegates to a long-planned world temperance convention: "In the year 1843, immediately after the Anti-Slavery and Peace Conventions, steps were taken for the attainment of this object in the ensuing spring; but the project languished for want of sufficient support. The circumstances of the times, and the probability that a large number of distinguished persons from different parts of the world, will be in London in the month of June next, have induced the Committee again to direct attention to the question; and after mature deliberation, they have resolved to hold a World's Temperance Convention about that time." The convention came off as planned, with ample representation (though it looks like Walworth was not able to attend, the Proceedings woudl suggest the American Temperance Union sent several delegates). However, the long-arm of the American slavery controversy followed the convention to London; Frederick Douglass spoke at the convention and was accused by the American reformer Rev. Samuel Cox of hijacking the platform for the abolitionist cause.
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Price: $250.00