Letter from John Oliver, Richmond, Va., to Samuel May, May 31, 1887

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Oliver, Richmond, Va., to Samuel May, May 31, 1887
Description:
Oliver thanks May for a donation of $25. He says that he is reluctant to ask the old abolitionists for money and tells of getting a letter of recommendation from William Lloyd Garrison.
Author:
Oliver, John
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
May 31, 1887
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Oliver, John
Extent:
2 leaves (3 p.) ; 8 x 12 1/2 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Richmond, Va
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Written on the professional stationery of the Moore Street Industrial Institution, 806 N. 4th Street, Richmond, "John Oliver, Superintendent."
Identifier:
4531389
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.11, p.105
Barcode:
39999063866048