Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to Francis Jackson Garrison, July 28 / [18]78

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Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to Francis Jackson Garrison, July 28 / [18]78
Description:
Samuel May, Jr. thanks Francis Jackson Garrison for his gift of a portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier, and apologizes for his delay in his response, owing to his having lost the note accompanying the portrait. May states that he does not believe the portrait of Whittier merits the praise heaped upon it, as he finds that the portait does not adequately and accurately capture Whittier's character and composure, and states that had he liked it better, he would have had it framed for the local library. May inquires if Alfred Webb sent to William Lloyd Garrison a copy of his "Irish Biography". May declares his dismay at how poorly William Lloyd Garrison appeared at the funeral of C. C. Burleigh, and requests that Garrison deliver to him a proper account of his father's condition. May comments on the sadness of Burleigh's passing, but notes that the tribute paid to him was "remarkable".
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Garrison, Francis Jackson, 1848-1916
Date:
[July 28, 1878]
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
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Massachusetts Anti-slavery Fair
Garrison, Francis Jackson, 1848-1916
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Alfred, 1834-1908
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Burleigh, Charles C. (Charles Calistus), 1810-1878
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 13.9 x 21.3 cm.
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Place of origin:
Leicester, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
4664705
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.40, p.34A
Barcode:
39999063806234