Letter from William C. Coffin, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 Oct[ober] 9

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Title:
Letter from William C. Coffin, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 Oct[ober] 9
Description:
William C. Coffin writes to Samuel May stating "that the 1st & 2d days of November would suit me better than any other time mentioned," for an antislavery meeting, and and he promises to "make the necessary arrangements for the meeting." He comments on Stephen S. Foster's illness and asks May to "urge upon friend Garrison the importance of his attending: he is always sure of drawing a crowded house."
Author:
Coffin, William C.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
October 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
Coffin, William C.
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 26 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z110r62s
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
New Bedford, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5975299
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.20, p.141
Barcode:
39999085844007