Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, April 15, 1846

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Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, April 15, 1846
Description:
Estlin acknowledges various letters from May. He reveals the identity of "Amicus" as Frank Boult of Liverpool and explains the situation of "The Inquirer" and its editor, Reverend William Hincks. He tells May not to expect too much from the pamphlet he wrote on abolition. Estlin adds that Frederick Douglass is still in Scotland and that the second edition of "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" is published. Estlin speaks of Joseph Barker, who said in a speech that certain Sheffield manufacturers were making Bowie knives with "Death to Abolitionists" stamped on them. He asks May for an estimated number of slaves per year who escape to freedom.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
April 15, 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
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Barker, Joseph, 1806-1875
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Extent:
2 leaves (8 p.) ; 5 x 8 in. and 8 x 9 1/2 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4529351
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.19
Barcode:
39999063811796