Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, Oct. 14, 1862

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Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, Oct. 14, 1862
Description:
May consoles Webb on the death of his wife, Hannah. He says he is curious to hear the European reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation. May attacks "The London Times" for its advance denunciation of emancipation. He notes that the quarterly reviews avoid discussion of American affairs. May reports that the North was hopelessly unprepared and gives the American reaction to the Proclamation. He complains of "the enemy in [America's] mist" and English aid to the South.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
October 14, 1862
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
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Leicester, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4530753
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.9, p.47
Barcode:
39999063862690