Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Lynton, Devon, [England], to Samuel May, July 16, 1846

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Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Lynton, Devon, [England], to Samuel May, July 16, 1846
Description:
Estlin begins with a discussion of his tract on abolition, "A Brief Notice of American Slavery, and the Abolition Movement." He says that it has had a stimulating effect and that a few individuals have volunteered their services. Estlin informs May that he has heard Frederick Douglass is suspicious and jealous of his benefactors. Estlin says that the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society cannot circulate his tract because of references in it to books favoring the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Estlin says he met the "Lover of Justice and Charity" and that "Amicus" called on him. He also informs May that he argued with Richard Davis Webb over Henry Clarke Wright.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
July 16, 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
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Extent:
1 leaf (8 p.) ; 4 1/2 x 7 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv1443178
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Lynton, Devon, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4533281
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.28
Barcode:
39999063863169