Letter from George Thompson, Southampton, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1842 Aug[ust] 13

Item Information

Title:
Letter from George Thompson, Southampton, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1842 Aug[ust] 13
Description:
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his delay in sending him a "cheque" for his autograph book. He writes of the election in England and says, "I did not involve myself in any pecuniary liabilities by becoming a candidate." Moore is in Manchester. Thompson hopes to leave for Edinburgh by next Wednesday.
Author:
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
August 13, 1842
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Great Britain--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--Great Britain--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Places:
United Kingdom
England
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 19 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z1116514
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Southampton, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains purple stamp that says "Garrison Mss."
Identifier:
5145083
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.12.2, p.78
Barcode:
39999086049689