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May mentions the "cooling off of the English Abolitionists" towards the American Anti-Slavery Society. He says that some Englishmen understand the position of the Garrisonians very well. May names John Bright, William E. Forster and others. He says he disagrees with Harriet Martineau about Charles G. Loring and that George Thompson is visiting the United States.
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gt54mt64t
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Letter from Samuel May, [1864?]
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gt54mt64t
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title
Letter from Samuel May, [1864?]
description
May mentions the "cooling off of the English Abolitionists" towards the American Anti-Slavery Society. He says that some Englishmen understand the position of the Garrisonians very well. May names John Bright, William E. Forster and others. He says he disagrees with Harriet Martineau about Charles G. Loring and that George Thompson is visiting the United States.
date
["[1864?]"]
year
1864
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4532203
creators
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
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (2 p.) ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
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Holograph.
Title supplied by cataloger.
This letter is incomplete.
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S.l.
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