Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Mar 21&26, 1857

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Mar 21&26, 1857
Description:
Writing to Samuel J. May (Recipient) on March 21, Samuel May Jr. (Writer) mentions the pamphlet of the State Disunion Convention and proceedings of the Rochester Convention, copies of which he is sending to Recipient. After talking about Recipient’s son Joseph, who was elected to be his class orato, he says he hope to see Recipient at the upcoming annual meeting in New York City. On May 26, Writer adds that he is uncertain when the pamphlets will reach Recipient. He also talks about Theodor Parker’s illness, as well as his visit to their uncle B. Goddard who, at age 91, enjoys good health and reminds him of Recipient’s deceased father. He also says they are making another effort to remove Edward G. Loring (who presided over the Anthony Burns case) from his office as probate judge.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Date:
March 21, 1857–March 26, 1857
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
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 30 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w925j50k
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Boston
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4494629
Call #:
MS A.6.1 p.66
Barcode:
39999089663429