Letter from Frederick Douglass, Perth [Scotland], to Richard Davis Webb, Jan 20th 1846

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Frederick Douglass, Perth [Scotland], to Richard Davis Webb, Jan 20th 1846
Description:
Frederick Douglass says he agrees with R.D. Webb’s with regards to the alteration to be made on the second edition of his book, [“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave”], as long as the book can be out in time. He then talks about his meeting Henry C. Wright in Perth, his wish to receive copies of his book promptly when he requests them, and the meetings he had in Glasgow.
Author:
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
January 20, 1846
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 25 x 41 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h740d27c
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Place of origin:
Perth [Scotland]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "R. D. Webb, Esq, Great Brunswick Street, Dublin." It was postmarked "PERTH, JA 20, 1846."
Includes a stamp.
Identifier:
4664605
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.16, p.8
Barcode:
39999066766377