Letter from Joseph J. Locke, Barre, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 June 9

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Title:
Letter from Joseph J. Locke, Barre, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 June 9
Description:
J.J. Locke writes to Samuel May discussing whether to hold an antislavery convention at Barre, Petersham, or Hardwick, Massachusetts. Locke states that "We could have a very delightful meeting here I have no doubt" but he thinks that while it is, "Doubtless we should have a good attendance in either of the other places [Petersham and Hardwick], but in neither of those places is there now much feeling." He says he may attend the upcoming convention in North Brookfield but he is "a pauper & do[es] not venture much where I cannot cover my expenses." Locke then considers "Abbott as an agent" remarking on "his ability to impress an audience - a common country audience I mean." He also tells May that they "had a very spirited & I have little doubt a profitable discussion at N[orth] Dana," the previous night. Locke says that "the discussion is adjourned for two weeks" and that he raised "$1.28 & a promise of something more next time." He also loaned someone "five or six Liberators, accompanied with some expectation that the borrowers may become subscribers."
Author:
Locke, Joseph J.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
June 9, 1851
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--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Meetings--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
Locke, Joseph J.
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z110m637
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Place of origin:
Barre, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5950882
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.20, p.45
Barcode:
39999085842746