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May reminisces about Webb's visit. He tells of his new furnace and describes his daily life and surroundings. May mentions receiving copies of "The Spectator" and "The Graphic." He gives an account of the travels of various members of his family. May discusses the Franco-Prussian War and asks Webb if there is any hope for the French. He criticizes the Germans, comments on the decision of the Edinburgh Medical College to admit women students, and refers to the Chase sisters.
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gt54mj25g
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Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. 12, 1871
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gt54mj25g
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title
Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. 12, 1871
description
May reminisces about Webb's visit. He tells of his new furnace and describes his daily life and surroundings. May mentions receiving copies of "The Spectator" and "The Graphic." He gives an account of the travels of various members of his family. May discusses the Franco-Prussian War and asks Webb if there is any hope for the French. He criticizes the Germans, comments on the decision of the Edinburgh Medical College to admit women students, and refers to the Chase sisters.
date
["January 12, 1871"]
year
1871
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4531367
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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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 5 x 8 1/4 in.
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yes
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Holograph, signed.
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Leicester, [Mass.]
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gt54mj25g
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document
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