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George Thompson writes to John Anderson Collins in regards to forwarding letters to Sir Charles and Mrs. Reed to consult them with Mr. Adams' about making possible donations to the American anti-slavery society. Miss [Elizabeth] Pease mentioned a conversation respecting Sir Charles and his "magnificent donations" to the British India Society and Thompson suggests that Collins mention "his desire to lay before him the feelings of the American Abolitionists respecting our movement, and to point out the very near and interesting relation between our cause and yours." Thompson instructs Collins at what point he can mention "your event of funds."
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2z10zj50f
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Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to John Anderson Collins, 1840 Nov[ember] 22
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2z10zj50f
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title
Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to John Anderson Collins, 1840 Nov[ember] 22
description
George Thompson writes to John Anderson Collins in regards to forwarding letters to Sir Charles and Mrs. Reed to consult them with Mr. Adams' about making possible donations to the American anti-slavery society. Miss [Elizabeth] Pease mentioned a conversation respecting Sir Charles and his "magnificent donations" to the British India Society and Thompson suggests that Collins mention "his desire to lay before him the feelings of the American Abolitionists respecting our movement, and to point out the very near and interesting relation between our cause and yours." Thompson instructs Collins at what point he can mention "your event of funds."
date
["November 22, 1840"]
year
1840
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
rightsUri
No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5157013
creators
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Collins, John A. (John Anderson), 1810-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--Great Britain--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Antislavery movements--United States
British India Society
American Anti-Slavery Society
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Collins, John A. (John Anderson), 1810-1879
subjectsGeographic
England
Europe
United Kingdom
genreBasic
Correspondence
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Text
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United Kingdom
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1
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 cm.
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yes
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sf268508b
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54
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-4.5
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Manchester, [England]
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2z10zj50f
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document
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1
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photo
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