Mott argued that women, who had struggled successfully in the anti-slavery movement for equal status, would not stand to be left out of this new organization. Griffing's actions in 1865 reflect this same resistance to the male-dominated Freedmen's Aid Commission. Roadside, 4th mo. As we opened out paper, the overwhelming news stunned us, and we could hardly attend to our dear invalid, and when the fatal result was known here by hearing the bells toll, she burst into tears.
All business is suspended.
The children have festooned drapery along the length of our piazza. I objected at first, but finding that Edwd. They are now collecting money on a large scale from some persons who never before were called on, and who have contributed freely. I am glad to hear thou read the proceedings of the non-resistant meeting with interest. The words of truth and soberness were spoken forth, and the meeting was altogether one of deep interest to me.