Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, Feb. 28 / 68

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Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, Feb. 28 / 68
Description:
May lists the contents of a parcel of books and pamphlets that he sent to Webb. He mentions monetary difficulties and claims that "silver has utterly disappeared as a circulating medium." In a continuation of the letter on March 2nd, May criticizes the policy of General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks in New Orleans. He says that articles from "The London Times" and "The Daily News" are often reprinted in the American papers. May mentions the transmission of information from incoming ships via telegraph from Newfoundland. He discusses Webb's attack of "The London Times" for attempting to find a biblical basis for slavery. May accuses "The New York Times" of vacillation and rejoices again over the London emancipation meeting. He discusses business matters, George Thompson, and financial reverses.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
1863–February 28, 1868
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
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
2 leaves (6 p.) ; 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/gt54mw31p
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Leicester, Mass
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4535020
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.9, p.86
Barcode:
39999063862328