Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, January 2nd, 1848

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, January 2nd, 1848
Description:
Estlin acknowledges receipt of various papers and letters. He commends May's informing William Lloyd Garrison of the possible danger to his mental health resulting from his illness. Estlin says that William Hincks keeps to himself because he fears his anti-slavery connections might alienate his audiences.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
January 2, 1848
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 7 1/2 x 9 in.
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
May's writing near the address reads, "Rec'd Feb. 1." Additional notations made by May are in pencil.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4529512
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.64
Barcode:
39999063811937