ALBANY, N. Y. APRIL,
20, 1835.
MY DEAR GARRIsoN,
— On Saturday morning, I left New York city by the Champlain steamboat for this
place. The day was very cold, and the wind, which was right ahead, strong and
piercing, so that I was not able to remain long at a time upon deck. I saw
enough, however, of the scenery of the Hudson to delight me. In some parts I
was strongly reminded of Scotland. I expect much pleasure from a voyage, during
the approaching fine weather, when I can gaze, without being nipped by the
cold, upon the multiplied specimens of the sublime and beautiful, which are to
be found along the banks. I found Mr. Phelps in this city, waiting for me. He
had given one address, and prepared the way for further, and I trust efficient
exertions. Yesterday, (Sunday) I preached for the Rev. Mr. Kirk, and in the
evening, delivered an address to the colored people; they have a neat place of
worship, but are at present without a pastor. In this church the Rev. Nathaniel
Paul used to preach.
Sunday night. I have just returned from the 4th Presbyterian
church, where I have lectured to a very respectable audience. I was favored
with fixed attention to an address which lasted about two hours. On Wednesday evening,
I lectured here again.
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This letter is continued over a few a span of a few days:
SOURCE: Isaac Knapp, Publisher, Letters and
Addresses by G. Thompson [on American Negro Slavery] During His Mission in the
United States, From Oct. 1st, 1834, to Nov. 27, 1835, p. 63
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