A Woman's Life Work - Haviland, Laura S.
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The unbounded confidence they placed in me was surprising; for they often brought their business papers for me to examine, to see whether they were right. One man brought me a note, as the employer could not pay him for his work in money. He said it was a note for groceries; but the grocer refused to take it, and said it was not good. I told him there was neither date nor name to it. I wrote the man a letter, asking him to rectify the mistake, which he did; but he gave his employee credit for only half the days he had worked. They were so often deceived and cheated in many ways, because of…mehr

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The unbounded confidence they placed in me was surprising; for they often brought their business papers for me to examine, to see whether they were right. One man brought me a note, as the employer could not pay him for his work in money. He said it was a note for groceries; but the grocer refused to take it, and said it was not good. I told him there was neither date nor name to it. I wrote the man a letter, asking him to rectify the mistake, which he did; but he gave his employee credit for only half the days he had worked. They were so often deceived and cheated in many ways, because of their extreme ignorance, that I did not wonder at the conclusion one escaped fugitive had reached.
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Laura Smith Haviland was an American abolitionist, suffragette, and social reformer, born on December 20, 1808, in Elizabethtown-Kitley, Canada. She was raised in a Quaker family, which instilled in her strong moral principles that guided her activism throughout her life. Haviland became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom. She was also deeply involved in advocating for women's rights and the education of freed African Americans. In 1825, she married Charles Haviland, and together they became dedicated to causes of social justice. Haviland's work extended beyond the Underground Railroad; she also played an important role in the women's suffrage movement and was a tireless supporter of social reform. Her efforts to educate both African Americans and women left a lasting legacy. Haviland passed away on April 20, 1898, at the age of 89 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her life was marked by a steadfast commitment to the principles of equality, justice, and human rights, and she remains an important figure in American history for her role in the abolitionist and women's movements.