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Samuel May Jr. (Writer) discusses the health of Samuel J. May (Recipient) and his upcoming visit to New England. He also talks about Recipient’s two sons who are set to visit South of Europe, commenting on their health, as well as how William Lloyd Garrison’s son takes care of his own health. He then moves on to talking about the health of his father and that of his own wife. Finally, he mentions Edmund Quincy’s new article, “Where will it ends,” and criticizes James Buchanan, his associates and the Democratic party.
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6w925j75f
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Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Feb. 17, 1858
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6w925j75f
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title
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Feb. 17, 1858
description
Samuel May Jr. (Writer) discusses the health of Samuel J. May (Recipient) and his upcoming visit to New England. He also talks about Recipient’s two sons who are set to visit South of Europe, commenting on their health, as well as how William Lloyd Garrison’s son takes care of his own health. He then moves on to talking about the health of his father and that of his own wife. Finally, he mentions Edmund Quincy’s new article, “Where will it ends,” and criticizes James Buchanan, his associates and the Democratic party.
date
["February 17, 1858"]
year
1858
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4497437
creators
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 18 x 23 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Boston
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6w925j75f
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