[Letter to] Dear Sir
Contributors: Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879, recipient
Published: 1850
Language: eng
Format: [manuscript]
Subjects: Correspondence; History; Antislavery movements; Social reformers; Abolitionists
Other titles: William Lloyd Garrison Correspondence (1823-1879) (Boston Public Library)
Description: Andrew Paton writes William Lloyd Garrison with a letter of introduction for his friend, Wm. Symington Brown, reminding Garrison that he had met Brown during his visit to Glasgow. Paton informs Garrison that Brown intends to settle in New England, and recounts Brown's profession and talents while lauding his character and ardor for moral reform. Paton states that he will be very grateful for any kindness that Garrison might show to Brown.
Notes: Holograph, signed.

Title devised by cataloger.

Manuscript annotated on recto, with "12" in pencil beneath Paton's salutation to Garrison, and "Garrison MSS." stamped in blue ink beneath letterhead date/address line.

Manuscript verso includes the following note, in black ink by Francis Jackson Garrison: "Memo. Dr. Wm Symington Brown was the Surgeon of the 55th Colored regiment of Mass. Infantry, 1863-65."