Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, November 30 and Dec. 1, 1848

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Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, November 30 and Dec. 1, 1848
Description:
Estlin acknowledges the receipt of an account of the United States Constitution and some other works. He discusses Frederick Douglass' friend, Mrs. Anna H. Richardson and reports that the West Indian planters were hard hit by the emancipation of the slaves. Estlin distinguishes between American and English ideas on voting and discusses French political troubles. He tells May that Mrs. Maria Weston Chapman authenticated the portrait of Dr. William Ellery Channing and that the English newspapers seemed very pleased with Zachary Taylor's election as President. Estlin speaks of hydrotherapy and medical practices, and concludes with further remarks about Mrs. Richardson and Henry Bibb.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
November 30, 1848–December 1, 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 (12 p.) ; 4 1/2 x 7 in. and 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv1447415
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4529406
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.84
Barcode:
39999063810905