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George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his delay in responding to his previous letter. He has written to Lord Clifford but he is out of town. He plans on going to India on the 1st. Dwarkanarth Tajore has been most kind to him and plans on going back with him. He asks not to be blamed for being quiet and cautious in India." He shall visit the Raja if he is permitted. He discusses his future travel plans. He asks him to send him 250 of the books because he will sell them in India.
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Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1842 Oct[ober] 18
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title
Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1842 Oct[ober] 18
description
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his delay in responding to his previous letter. He has written to Lord Clifford but he is out of town. He plans on going to India on the 1st. Dwarkanarth Tajore has been most kind to him and plans on going back with him. He asks not to be blamed for being quiet and cautious in India." He shall visit the Raja if he is permitted. He discusses his future travel plans. He asks him to send him 250 of the books because he will sell them in India.
date
["October 18, 1842"]
year
1842
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5707250
creators
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--Great Britain--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Publishing--Great Britain--History--19th century
British--India--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Antislavery movements--United States
Publishers and publishing
India--Civilization--British influences
British--India--History
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
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Asia
England
Europe
India
United Kingdom
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Correspondence
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United Kingdom
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 23 cm.
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54
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-4.5
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains purple postmarked stamp "Garrison Mss."
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London, [England]
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2z10zm57s
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