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The Trial and Rendition of
Anthony Burns

In this letter, dated 4 June 1854, Mary Elizabeth Blanchard of Boston writes to her father, Benjamin Seaver, who was traveling in Europe, having recently finished his term as mayor of Boston. Mary describes the tumultuous scene in Boston during the trial and return to slavery of Anthony Burns. read more

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SPOTLIGHT ON Adams Resources at the MHS

Consult this list of Adams resources at the MHS for easy access to online presentations of Adams family letters and diaries, descriptions of Adams collections, and biographical information on John Adams and other members of this important American family.