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Howland discusses the correspondence that he and Oliver Johnson received in connection with Johnson's review of Eli Thayer's book. He mentions particularly the letters of Hon. George S. Boutwell and former Governor Charles Robinson. Johnson quotes Robinson, who likens the Garrisonians to John the Baptist.
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gt54mq30c
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Letter from Joseph Avery Howland, Worcester, Mass., to Samuel May, Oct. 9, 1887
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gt54mq30c
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document
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normalized
title
Letter from Joseph Avery Howland, Worcester, Mass., to Samuel May, Oct. 9, 1887
description
Howland discusses the correspondence that he and Oliver Johnson received in connection with Johnson's review of Eli Thayer's book. He mentions particularly the letters of Hon. George S. Boutwell and former Governor Charles Robinson. Johnson quotes Robinson, who likens the Garrisonians to John the Baptist.
date
["October 9, 1887"]
year
1887
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4533701
creators
Howland, Joseph A. (Joseph Avery), 1821-1889
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
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
Howland, Joseph A. (Joseph Avery), 1821-1889
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 5 x 8 in.
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yes
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sf268508b
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Holograph, signed.
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Worcester, Mass
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gt54mq30c
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1
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