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In this letter to Samuel May, J.H. Crane discusses a proposed convention to be held in Pepperell. Crane suggests various locations for the convention, telling May, "I think the prices very reasonable" for two different halls. He also recommends that "the meetings had better commence Saturday afternoon in order to create an interest for Sunday," and he states his hopes that William Lloyd Garrison and Stephen S. Foster could attend. Crane then proposes that the following "Sunday would be a favorable time for you to preach for Mr. Babbage," and he asks May to deliver two sermons, "one sermon on slavery & one on war." He requests that May write him about his preferred dates and location for the convention, and in the postscript, he asks him about handbills for the convention.
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Letter from J.H. Crane, Pepperell, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1852 July 26th
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Letter from J.H. Crane, Pepperell, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1852 July 26th
description
In this letter to Samuel May, J.H. Crane discusses a proposed convention to be held in Pepperell. Crane suggests various locations for the convention, telling May, "I think the prices very reasonable" for two different halls. He also recommends that "the meetings had better commence Saturday afternoon in order to create an interest for Sunday," and he states his hopes that William Lloyd Garrison and Stephen S. Foster could attend. Crane then proposes that the following "Sunday would be a favorable time for you to preach for Mr. Babbage," and he asks May to deliver two sermons, "one sermon on slavery & one on war." He requests that May write him about his preferred dates and location for the convention, and in the postscript, he asks him about handbills for the convention.
date
["July 26, 1852"]
year
1852
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5977318
creators
Crane, J. H.
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Crane, J. H.
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (3 p.) ; 18 cm.
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yes
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Holograph, signed.
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Pepperell, [Massachusetts]
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2z110t63g
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