Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 10.2.1860

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 10.2.1860
Description:
Wigham asks May to order a copy of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" for a man named Young. She discusses John Brown and the American political situation, stating that she does not expect much from the Republicans. Wigham also mentions that Frederick Douglass is in England.
Author:
Wigham, Eliza
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
October 2, 1860
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
Wigham, Eliza
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 5 x 8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv143303r
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Edinburgh
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
May's writing on the envelope reads, "Rec'd Feb. 27, 1860. Ans'd Mar. 8."
Identifier:
4529587
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.8, p.6
Barcode:
39999063802761