Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York], to Samuel May, Nov. 29, 1887

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York], to Samuel May, Nov. 29, 1887
Description:
Johnson tells May that he researched the facts about the attitude of the Garrisonians toward the liberation of Kansas in the files of "The Liberator." He mentions the death of Edward Morris Davis and refers to his influence on Wendell Phillips. Johnson says he sent some copies of his latest reply to Eli Thayer to various people.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
November 29, 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
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:
[New York]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Addressed from 164 W. 45th Street.
Identifier:
4534626
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.12, p.24
Barcode:
39999063866428