Though known as a women's rights leader, she also campaigned against slavery and in favor of temperance. Along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton she founded the American Equal Rights Association in 1866, and she spent the better part of her life trying to win voting rights for women in the United States. In 1920, 14 years after Anthony's death, American women finally won the vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. ALS, one page, 5 x 3, no date. Anthony writes to Mrs. Paulina Wright Davis, in part, “Speaking of you in a speech of hers in 1870, says you translated Martin’s great works and sundry others. I fear it is wrong…please give me…two or three of your most important translations by return mail.” Double matted and framed with three photographs to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition, with creasing to one corner and a few areas of light spotty soiling near but not touching the signature. R&R COA.
