Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 5, 1867

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 5, 1867
Description:
Oliver Johnson sends to Garrison a "few words of affectionate farewell" prior to the latter's departure for Europe, and wishes him a "happy and prosperous journey". Johnson states his pleasure and gratitude that he was able to visit Garrison in Boston, and that Garrison was able to accompany him in visiting John Greenleaf Whittier. Johnson closes in expressing his shock at the sudden passing of Thankful Southwick, and states his regret that he was unable to attend her funeral service.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
May 5, 1867
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
Southwick, Thankful Hussey, 1792-1867
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 24.5 x 18.7 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
New York, [N.Y.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript is addressed from "128 E. 12th St., New York".
Identifier:
4513826
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.35, p.23B
Barcode:
39999066765205