Letter from William James, Bristol, to Samuel May, March 24, 1848

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William James, Bristol, to Samuel May, March 24, 1848
Description:
James is amazed at the speed with which various European peoples have revolted against their rulers. He praises Theodore Parker and tells May that the English churches are divided on the subject of the authority and the objective of Christianity. James requests May to order a subscription to "The Christian Register" for him.
Author:
James, William
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
March 24, 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
James, William
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Extent:
2 leaves (6 p.) ; 7 1/2 x 9 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144b93j
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bristol
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Mathematical annotation in May's hand is found near the address on the letter.
May's handwriting on the envelope reads, "Rec'd Apr. 23rd." May's handwriting near the address written on the letter reads, "Rec'd April 19."
The envelope is addressed to May at the "Office of the Liberator, 21 Cornhill, Boston." The address written on the letter reads, "Antislavery Office, 21 Cornhill, Boston."
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4533462
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.3, p.48
Barcode:
39999063810251