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Ms. Stephens sends contributions from the Bristol abolitionists for the American Anti-Slavery Society. She says that she was surprised to hear that the anti-slavery bazaar had been discontinued.
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dv144w28j
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Letter from Martha Stephens, Ashley Down, Bristol, [England], to Samuel May, Dec. 3rd, 1858
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dv144w28j
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document
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title
Letter from Martha Stephens, Ashley Down, Bristol, [England], to Samuel May, Dec. 3rd, 1858
description
Ms. Stephens sends contributions from the Bristol abolitionists for the American Anti-Slavery Society. She says that she was surprised to hear that the anti-slavery bazaar had been discontinued.
date
["December 3, 1858"]
year
1858
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4529335
creators
Stephens, Martha
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
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Stephens, Martha
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Correspondence
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Text
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1
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1 leaf (3 p.) ; 4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. + 1 envelope
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yes
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sf268508b
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notes
Addressed to 21 Cornhill, Boston.
Envelope includes original postage stamp.
Holograph, signed.
May's handwriting on the envelope reads, "Rec'd Dec. 22." Additional mathematical notes in May's hand appear on the envelope and on the letter.
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Ashley Down, Bristol, [England]
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dv144w28j
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document
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1
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