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The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2)

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The only condition of the gift is that it is to remain in my keeping.

You, Lucy Stone and myself are a committee of trustees to spend it wisely and efficiently." The donor proved to be Francis Jackson, the staunch friend of the emancipation of woman as well as the negro.
[Autograph: With much respect and esteem, Francis Jackson"] [Footnote 24: Now Elizabeth Powell Bond, dean of Swarthmore College for many years.] [Footnote 25: The Bangor Jeffersonian said: "Miss Anthony is far from being an impracticable enthusiast.

Dignity, conscientiousness and regard for the highest welfare of her sex, are the impressions which one receives of her.

Doubtless all (if any there were) who went to scoff, remained to pray for the success of the doctrine she advocated.
Personally she is good-looking, of symmetrical figure and modest and ladylike demeanor." The Bangor Whig was equally favorable.

The Ellsworth American said: "Her enunciation is very clear and remarkably distinct, yet there is nothing in it of the unfeminine character and tone which people had been led to expect from the usual criticisms of the press.


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