Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Feb. 17, 1858

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Feb. 17, 1858
Description:
Samuel May Jr. (Writer) discusses the health of Samuel J. May (Recipient) and his upcoming visit to New England. He also talks about Recipient’s two sons who are set to visit South of Europe, commenting on their health, as well as how William Lloyd Garrison’s son takes care of his own health. He then moves on to talking about the health of his father and that of his own wife. Finally, he mentions Edmund Quincy’s new article, “Where will it ends,” and criticizes James Buchanan, his associates and the Democratic party.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Date:
February 17, 1858
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.) ; 18 x 23 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w925j75f
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Boston
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4497437
Call #:
MS A.6.1 p.71
Barcode:
39999089663742