Letter from Joseph Avery Howland, Worcester, Mass., to Samuel May, Oct. 9, 1887

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joseph Avery Howland, Worcester, Mass., to Samuel May, Oct. 9, 1887
Description:
Howland discusses the correspondence that he and Oliver Johnson received in connection with Johnson's review of Eli Thayer's book. He mentions particularly the letters of Hon. George S. Boutwell and former Governor Charles Robinson. Johnson quotes Robinson, who likens the Garrisonians to John the Baptist.
Author:
Howland, Joseph A. (Joseph Avery), 1821-1889
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
October 9, 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
Howland, Joseph A. (Joseph Avery), 1821-1889
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 5 x 8 in.
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Worcester, Mass
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4533701
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.12, p.20
Barcode:
39999063866386