Letter from Clark Aldrich, Upton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Sept[ember] 7th

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Title:
Letter from Clark Aldrich, Upton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Sept[ember] 7th
Description:
In this letter to Samuel May, Clark Aldrich informs May that they have accepted the time he proposed for the convention in Upton and have reserved a hall for the occasion. Aldrich thinks that holding a meeting on Saturday, the day before the convention, "would hardly be advisable" as he believes it would not be well-attended. He explains to May that he has "always considered S.S. Foster as one of the most stirring, thrilling speakers that I ever heard, and such is the sentiment of all our family ..." however "there is a certain prejudice in the minds of some, they think thim harsh & denunciatory." He asks May to "excuse what I wrote on that subject, have Foster come by all means." Aldrich also asks May to send him handbills for the meeting and says "we will try to extend notice of the meeting."
Author:
Aldrich, Clark
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
September 7, 1850
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Meetings--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Meetings
Social reformers--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Aldrich, Clark
Foster, Stephen S. (Stephen Symonds), 1809-1881
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
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Place of origin:
Upton, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On the third page, the letter is addressed to "Mr. Samuel May, Jr. Leicester, Mass." and it is postmarked with a red, circular stamp reading "Upton Mass. Sep 9."
Identifier:
5937935
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.19, p.79
Barcode:
39999085842597