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William Henry Fish writes to Samuel May about preparations for the upcoming meeting in South Douglas. He tells May that he "suppose[s] all necessary arrangements have been made" and "it will only necessary to state in the Liberator that it will be at the 'South Douglass [sic] Meeting House.'" Fish says he will circulate printed notices and suggests they hold a Saturday evening meeting at Pascoag "as some there are anxious for it." He also advises May and Stephen S. Foster "to get down to Millville by the noon train in order to be in season."
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2z110p88h
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Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 Aug[ust 22]
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2z110p88h
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title
Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 Aug[ust 22]
description
William Henry Fish writes to Samuel May about preparations for the upcoming meeting in South Douglas. He tells May that he "suppose[s] all necessary arrangements have been made" and "it will only necessary to state in the Liberator that it will be at the 'South Douglass [sic] Meeting House.'" Fish says he will circulate printed notices and suggests they hold a Saturday evening meeting at Pascoag "as some there are anxious for it." He also advises May and Stephen S. Foster "to get down to Millville by the noon train in order to be in season."
date
["[August 22, 1851]"]
year
1851
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5972503
creators
Fish, William H. (William Henry)
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
Fish, William H. (William Henry)
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Correspondence
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1
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1 leaf (3 p.) ; 19 cm.
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yes
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sf268508b
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notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Legacy catalog card identifies the date of publication of this manuscript as "22 Aug. [1851?]"
On verso, the letter is addressed to "Sam'l ay Jr. Leicester Mass." and it is postmarked with a blue, circular stamp reading, "Milford Ms. Aug 22."
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Hopedale, [Massachusetts]
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2z110p88h
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document
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1
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photo
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