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S. Alfred Steinthal writes this letter introducing his friend "Mr. C. Gordon of Belfast" to William Lloyd Garrison. Steinthal is sure that "with or without letters of Introduction, a stranger would always find a cordial welcome at your hands" but he could not "let him cross the Atlantic without bearing messages of love to you and yours from me and mine." He then discusses the recent election of Ulysses S. Grant as President, saying he "earnestly hope[s] that President Grant may initiate a better and juster rule, than the States have been in during the sad presidency of Mr. Johnson." Steinthal also asks Garrison to assist Mr. Gordon while he is visiting. In the postscript, he tells Garrison some news of friends in England and remarks that the United Kingdom "Alliance prospects are brighter than ever."
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2v23xf37d
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Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1869 Jan[uary] 23rd
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title
Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1869 Jan[uary] 23rd
description
S. Alfred Steinthal writes this letter introducing his friend "Mr. C. Gordon of Belfast" to William Lloyd Garrison. Steinthal is sure that "with or without letters of Introduction, a stranger would always find a cordial welcome at your hands" but he could not "let him cross the Atlantic without bearing messages of love to you and yours from me and mine." He then discusses the recent election of Ulysses S. Grant as President, saying he "earnestly hope[s] that President Grant may initiate a better and juster rule, than the States have been in during the sad presidency of Mr. Johnson." Steinthal also asks Garrison to assist Mr. Gordon while he is visiting. In the postscript, he tells Garrison some news of friends in England and remarks that the United Kingdom "Alliance prospects are brighter than ever."
date
["January 23, 1869"]
year
1869
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
rightsUri
No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5062707
creators
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--England--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers
Social reformers--United States
United Kingdom Alliance
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
subjectsGeographic
England
Europe
genreBasic
Correspondence
Manuscripts
typeOfResource
Text
country
England
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pageCount
1
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import
extent
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 18 cm. + 1 envelope (7 x 12 cm.)
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yes
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sf268508b
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53
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-2
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed on white stationery with a red embossed logo at the head edge of the first page, showing a pair of wings around a tail, all surrounded by an oval belt that contains the word "Excelsior." Above the salutation the number "5" is written in pencil, while along the tail edge of the first page, "V36,P68A" is also written in pencil.
The folder contains a stamped envelope addressed to "The Rev. Samuel May. Leicester. Massachusetts." The postage stamp is a red, three cent stamp featuring George Washington and the envelope is postmarked with a stamp reading "De[dh]am Mass. Jan 29."
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Manchester, [England]
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2v23xf37d
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document
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1
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photo
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