Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, May 4th, 1849

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, to Samuel May, May 4th, 1849
Description:
Estlin informs May that he sent a letter to Joshua Coffin, as requested. He refers again to the execution of Sarah Harriet Thomas, who murdered her mistress. The prisoner's mentality was described to him by William Bird Herapath, a chemist who took part in the court proceedings.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Author:
Estlin, J. B. (John Bishop), 1785-1855
Date:
May 4, 1849
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.) ; 5 x 8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144818k
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
May's writing near the salutation reads, "Rec'd May 18."
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4533279
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.2, p.91
Barcode:
39999063810970