Letter from Samuel May, Boston, to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. 13, 1848

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Boston, to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. 13, 1848
Description:
May explains that his notepaper is scrap paper from a nearby printing shop that donates paper to the Anti-Slavery Office. He discusses various business transactions and asserts his belief that Henry Clapp, Jr. lacks good moral principles. May tells Webb, "I heartily sympathize in your warm respect and admiration for Mr. [William Lloyd] Garrison." May praises Webb for his courage and spiritual strength.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
January 13, 1848
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 6 x 9 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Boston
Language:
English
Notes:
Addressed from the "Antislavery Office, 21 Cornhill, Boston."
Addressed to Great Brunswick Street, Dublin.
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4531842
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.3, p.43
Barcode:
39999063810608