Career Margaret Johnson Erwin Dudley
mount holly.
margaret critical of south, described stagnant. staunch supporter of abolitionist politician abraham lincoln. corresponded ellen ewing sherman, wife of union general william tecumseh sherman. criticized uncle tom s cabin harriet beecher stowe jejune, sentimental, , piffling . freed slaves in 1858, prior american civil war.
she believed men , women ought on same level. described civil war historian john r. brumgardt independent southern woman disrespected convention. took trips europe caroline wilson, friend philadelphia.
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