Arvine Wales letter to Arvine C. Wales, September 29, 1845

Arvine Wales again voices his opposition to slavery. He writes "If Mr Blanchard keeps simply to the truth, I have no doubt but the great Dragon of Slavery may be made a head shorter." There is no indication as to the identity of Mr Blanchard, but most likely he was an abolitionist. Wales further reports that fields are now green and beautiful, that recent rains have made a good supply of Fall feed. He reports that fever is prevalent in the area and various therapies including hydropathy and homeopathy have proved ineffective against it. He reiterates that money remains scarce. He mentions that Orthodox Quakers at Mt. Pleasant (Ohio)carried a woman who was speaking against slavery out of their meeting. She attracted a crowd of onlookers even as Friends attempted to carry her out of the yard. Wales comments that younger members were outraged by her treatment by older Quakers. Numerous Quakers continued to hold slaves well after slave holding was officially abolished by the Society of Friends in 1775. 7.85" x 9.85" (20 by 25 cm