Italian patriot (1805-1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Significant ink signature, "To W. L. Garrison, with true-felt esteem for the aim he proposes and the manliness with which he proposes it—from Joseph Mazzini, London, July 6—53,” on a beige 5.25 x 3 envelope. In fine condition, with light overall creasing. Garrison was an influential journalist, editor, and social reformer best known as one of the most ardent abolitionists in the decades leading up to the Civil War.
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