Letter from Hiram Wilson, London, to Samuel May, Sept. 30th, 1843

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Hiram Wilson, London, to Samuel May, Sept. 30th, 1843
Description:
This form letter was sent to abolitionists by Hiram Wilson, President of the British American Institute, in order to solicit funds for the expansion of the institution in Dawn, Canada West. The institution was established to train African Americans in "habits of industry," and to advance their "secular and religious education." Inside the letter are testimonials from the institution's various supporters.
Author:
Wilson, Hiram, 1803-1864
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
September 30, 1843
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
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv143887t
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
London
Language:
English
Notes:
Typescript.
Title supplied by cataloger.
British American Institute address noted as "6, Queen-street-place, Cheapside."
Identifier:
4532347
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.1, p.34
Barcode:
39999063802522