ALS July 24, 1890 from Frances E. [Elizabeth Caroline] Willard - educator, reformer, suffragette, abolitionist and founder of the WCTU, declining an invitation to address a teacher's institute only due to State Women's Christian Temperance Union engagements

Ashville, 1890. First Edition. Letter. Very good. Two-sided letter written on National Women's Christian Temperance Union letterhead, dated July 24, 1890. Willard, replying to an unknown 'Kind Friend", expresses the honor to be invited and only declines due to the 'fixed fact that Spring and Summer trips are wholly filled up with State WCTU Conventions which are my first care and duty. You will I know accept this explanation and where me yours with best wishes, Frances E. Willard" (Inventory #: 30619) (truncated)