[The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) by Ida Husted Harper]@TWC D-Link bookThe Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) CHAPTER VI 30/47
Not one of them, so far as I can learn, has expressed a regret that the women-delegates were excluded last May; how then can we entertain a hope that they will act differently in September? We may pretend to go in good faith but there will be no faith in us.
If it is not too late I beg of you to see that the call is issued and for the very day that the Old Fogies hold their convention. Lucy Stone agreed with her and, through their efforts, the committee were persuaded to send out the call.
It was decided, however, to hold the meeting September 1 and 2, just before the other, and then, while the great crowds from all parts of the country were in the city, to have a regular Woman's Rights Convention on the same date as that of Rev.John Chambers et al.
Miss Anthony received many cordial replies to her numerous letters, and some not so cordial.
Samuel F.Gary wrote in his characteristic style: "You ask whether I will speak at a Whole World's Temperance Convention to be held in New York during the World's Fair.
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