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Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Liverpool, [England], to Samuel May, April 15th, 1857

Steinthal informs May that he had to move from Bridgewater to Liverpool. He condemns the decision in the Dred Scott case and says that he does not understand the indifference of the American people toward slavery. Steinthal praises the persistence and courage of the abolitionists.

  • By Steinthal, S. Alfred, May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
  • Dated ["April 15, 1857"]
  • Held by Boston Public Library
  • Part of Anti-Slavery Collection
  • Rights: No known copyright restrictions.