Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Liverpool, [England], to Samuel May, April 15th, 1857

Item Information

Title:
Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Liverpool, [England], to Samuel May, April 15th, 1857
Description:
Steinthal informs May that he had to move from Bridgewater to Liverpool. He condemns the decision in the Dred Scott case and says that he does not understand the indifference of the American people toward slavery. Steinthal praises the persistence and courage of the abolitionists.
Author:
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
April 15, 1857
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
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 4 1/2 x 7 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144r86m
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Liverpool, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Envelope includes three original postage stamps.
Holograph, signed.
May's notes on the envelope read, "Rec'd May 2. Ans'd Sept. 8, 1857" and "(S.A.S.'s letter, sent to Standard.)"
Portions of the letter have been crossed out, presumably by May, who sent the letter for publication in "The Anti-Slavery Standard."
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4534078
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.6, p.54
Barcode:
39999063860454