Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 11.IV.63

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 11.IV.63
Description:
Miss Wigham wants to know why Tennessee should be re-admitted to the Union without the emancipation of its slaves. She sends the text of a speech of the Duke of Argyle and refers May to a speech by Earl Russell. Miss Wigham asks for photographs of William Lloyd Garrison.
Author:
Wigham, Eliza
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
1863
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
National Anti-slavery Bazaar
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Wigham, Eliza
Imperial dictionary of universal biography
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/gt54mw515
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Edinburgh
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Addressed from 5 Gray Street, Edinburgh to 221 Washington Street, Boston.
Envelope includes original postage stamp.
May's writing on the envelope reads, "Rec'd April 28 / 63."
In notes on the inner flap of the envelope, Miss WIgham asks May to remember her to various American friends and to forward a letter to Mrs. Child.
Identifier:
4530305
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.9, p.88
Barcode:
39999063862211