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George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his poor health as he believes he has dysentery. He writes of his assistance and to "render advice" to the king of Delhi yet speaks of his faith to the natives' injustices. He has been employed while in India and has explored much of the country. He discusses the differences between Delhi and Calcutta. He discusses the climate in India and writes of "the Hindoos and Mussulman population."
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2z10zm450
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Letter from George Thompson, Delhi, [India], to Richard Davis Webb, 1843 Oct[ober] 15
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2z10zm450
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document
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title
Letter from George Thompson, Delhi, [India], to Richard Davis Webb, 1843 Oct[ober] 15
description
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his poor health as he believes he has dysentery. He writes of his assistance and to "render advice" to the king of Delhi yet speaks of his faith to the natives' injustices. He has been employed while in India and has explored much of the country. He discusses the differences between Delhi and Calcutta. He discusses the climate in India and writes of "the Hindoos and Mussulman population."
date
["October 15, 1843"]
year
1843
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5707244
creators
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century
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
British--India--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
India--Civilization--British influences
Antislavery movements--United States
British--India--History
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
subjectsGeographic
Asia
England
Europe
India
United Kingdom
genreBasic
Correspondence
Manuscripts
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Text
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United Kingdom
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1
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import
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1 leaf (6 p.)
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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.
Manuscript contains purple postmarked stamp on back of letter that says "Garrison Mss."
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains purple postmarked stamp "Garrison Mss."
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Delhi, [India]
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2z10zm450
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document
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1
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photo
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