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Hiram Bearse, Thomas H. Bearse, and Charles Goodspeed write to Samuel May stating that "we have not made any arrangements for a meeting in this place as most of our men are away at this season of the year ..." They say they plan to have a meeting in Hyannis when Captain Goodspeed returns later in the fall. They tell May that will attend the convention at Harwich and will make arrangements for the future Hyannis meeting while there.
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2z110j953
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Letter from Hiram Bearse, Thomas J. Bearse, and Charles Goodspeed, Hyannis, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, [18]50 Aug[ust] 25
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2z110j953
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title
Letter from Hiram Bearse, Thomas J. Bearse, and Charles Goodspeed, Hyannis, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, [18]50 Aug[ust] 25
description
Hiram Bearse, Thomas H. Bearse, and Charles Goodspeed write to Samuel May stating that "we have not made any arrangements for a meeting in this place as most of our men are away at this season of the year ..." They say they plan to have a meeting in Hyannis when Captain Goodspeed returns later in the fall. They tell May that will attend the convention at Harwich and will make arrangements for the future Hyannis meeting while there.
date
["[August 25, 1850]"]
year
1850
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5930475
creators
Bearse, Hiram
Bearse, Thomas J.
Goodspeed, Charles
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
Antislavery movements--Meetings--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Meetings
Social reformers--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Bearse, Hiram
Bearse, Thomas J.
Goodspeed, Charles
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Correspondence
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1
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1 leaf (1 p.) ; 25 cm.
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yes
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sf268508b
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ht24xg10q
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Hyannis, [Massachusetts]
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2z110j953
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document
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1
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photo
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