Letter from Edward Brooks Hall, Providence, [R.I.], to Samuel May, Oct. 22, 1850

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Edward Brooks Hall, Providence, [R.I.], to Samuel May, Oct. 22, 1850
Description:
Hall informs May that he ceased supporting the National Anti-Slavery Bazaar when he discovered that the proceeds of the bazaar were used to hire lecturers who spoke on the Sabbath "and sometimes against the usual observance of the Sabbath." Hall says that he has heard complaints against this practice, but affirms his support of the abolition of slavery.
Author:
Hall, Edward B. (Edward Brooks), 1800-1866
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
October 22, 1850
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
Hall, Edward B. (Edward Brooks), 1800-1866
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 8 x 10 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Providence, [R.I.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Notes by May are found near the address, including the comment, "spoken plainly, but not disrespectfully."
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4529896
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.4, p.10
Barcode:
39999063810103