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George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to giving his opinion on the Dissenters Chapel Bill. Estlin wrote him on the subject and Thompson replied which "has found its way into the Enquirer" and he has written his response in his letter to Webb. He asks if Webb has heard his speech to his constituents on the Indian Question? He also sends a newspaper of his response. He suspects a victory over the Raja's question before it reaches the House of Commons. He mentions that Mr. F.G. Brown will be in Dublin and will request an interview with Allen & Haughton.
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Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard David Webb, 1847 Nov[ember] 12
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title
Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard David Webb, 1847 Nov[ember] 12
description
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to giving his opinion on the Dissenters Chapel Bill. Estlin wrote him on the subject and Thompson replied which "has found its way into the Enquirer" and he has written his response in his letter to Webb. He asks if Webb has heard his speech to his constituents on the Indian Question? He also sends a newspaper of his response. He suspects a victory over the Raja's question before it reaches the House of Commons. He mentions that Mr. F.G. Brown will be in Dublin and will request an interview with Allen & Haughton.
date
["November 12, 1847"]
year
1847
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
rightsUri
No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5709648
creators
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
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--Meetings--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Newspapers--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Great Britain--Foreign relations--India--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Antislavery movements--United States
Meetings
Christianity
India--Politics and government--19th century
Great Britain--Foreign relations--19th century
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Haughton, James, 1795-1873
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
subjectsGeographic
Asia
England
Europe
India
United Kingdom
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Correspondence
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Text
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United Kingdom
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 18 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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2z10zp58g
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document
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