History of the Erection of the Monument on the Grave of Myron Holley. by [Liberty Party]. Smith, Gerrit - 1844.

Utica, N. Y.: H. H. Curtiss, Printer, 1844. First edition.. Light foxing throughout; some light dust-soiling and wear; a very good copy.. Original printed yellow wrappers, 7.5 x 4.63 inches, 20 pages. The duty of the Liberty Party of the United States to the sleeping dust of Myron Holley is now done." An account of the dedication service for a monument to one of the abolitionist founding members of the Liberty Party, with remarks from fellow reformer Gerrit Smith; Holley (1779-1841) had also been one of the prime movers behind the Erie Canal, and died in a certain measure of disgrace after financial shortfalls during his tenure as the treasurer of the of the Erie Canal Commission. This copy addressed in autograph ink in Smith's characteristically illegible hand to an N. T. Bentley (?), 41 Water St., N. York (?) and franked "Freely, Gerrit Smith." Sabin 32532.