Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, November 2nd, 1846

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, November 2nd, 1846
Description:
Estlin repeats his contention that Garrison paid too much attention to English politics. He does not expect speedy success for the Anti-Slavery League. Frederick Douglass is "much wanted in some of the central towns of England." Estlin states that he plans to publish a second edition of "A Brief Notice of American Slavery, and the Abolition Movement." He tells of a meeting between Joseph Sturge and William Lloyd Garrison. Estlin objects to Henry Clarke Wright's intruding of his views of the Sabbath into anti-slavery work, and James Haughton's failure to concentrate his philanthropic efforts on abolition. Public opinion censured Haughton's letter about Mrs. Dana. Estlin speaks well of Richard Davis Webb, who admitted that Douglass was difficult to please. Estlin discusses methods of acknowledging contributions to the Fair.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
November 2, 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:
2 leaves (8 p.) ; 7 1/2 x 9 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv1443844
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4532841
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.37
Barcode:
39999063864100