Abolitionist (1810–1898) and supporter of the Underground Railroad, whose own house acted as a station. Ink signature and sentiment, “Convention, wh. I most deeply regret. Yrs. Faithfully, Robt. Purvis,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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