Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to John Anderson Collins, 1840 Nov[ember] 22

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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."
Author:
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Addressee:
Collins, John A. (John Anderson), 1810-1879
Date:
November 22, 1840
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
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
Places:
United Kingdom
England
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Manchester, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5157013
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.14, p.62
Barcode:
39999086045877