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May explains why he has not written more frequently, citing the death of his father, the presence of many house guests, and excessive heat as reasons. He discusses the unusual heat at length and says that his mother is in poor health. May describes the activities of his youthful guests. In a continuation of the letter that is dated, August 26, May mentions a Mr. Emerson, aged 99; various neighbors; and the deaths of Henry Clarke Wright and the son of John Edward May. May comments on Wendell Phillips' chances of becoming Governor of Massachusetts and his use of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" for political purposes. He discusses the Franco-Prussian War and the American attitude toward France.
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gt54mh992
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Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, August 24 / 70
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gt54mh992
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title
Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, August 24 / 70
description
May explains why he has not written more frequently, citing the death of his father, the presence of many house guests, and excessive heat as reasons. He discusses the unusual heat at length and says that his mother is in poor health. May describes the activities of his youthful guests. In a continuation of the letter that is dated, August 26, May mentions a Mr. Emerson, aged 99; various neighbors; and the deaths of Henry Clarke Wright and the son of John Edward May. May comments on Wendell Phillips' chances of becoming Governor of Massachusetts and his use of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" for political purposes. He discusses the Franco-Prussian War and the American attitude toward France.
date
["August 24, 1870"]
year
1870
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4530228
creators
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
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
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
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Correspondence
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2 leaves (8 p.) ; 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.
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yes
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ht24xg10q
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Holograph, signed.
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Leicester, Mass
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