Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, April 2nd, 1847

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, April 2nd, 1847
Description:
Estlin describes a farewell party for Frederick Douglass and his last appearance at an anti-slavery meeting. Estlin praises Douglass at length and wants to know how Douglass' return to the U.S. will affect him. Estlin says the English ladies have probably spoiled him. He adds that Joseph Barker "has published the first volume of his 'Library,' which is on Am[erican] slavery."
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
April 2, 1847
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 (7 p.) ; 4 1/2 x 7 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144444c
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4533567
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.45
Barcode:
39999063863151