Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Park St[reet], Bristol, [England], to Miss Weston, March 4, 1853

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Place of origin:
Park St[reet], Bristol, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
In this letter, Mary Anne Estlin tells of her social activities and travels. She speaks of Tweedie as the publisher of the Anti-Slavery Advocate and Miss Grant as "a Perth contributor to the Bazaar." George Thompson and those just mentioned were among the guests at two large parties given by the Estlins. She tells of the unexpectedly improved relations with L. A. Chamerovzow and the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. Chamerovzow questioned Sarah Pugh about William Goodell's book. Also learned about the American & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society from her. Mary A. Estlin complains of recent letters by Parker Pillsbury. Mary A. Estlin writes that "Aunt Emma [Michell] is in Bridgewater & will like to hear of the fate of the Coleridge hair & autograph. You disposed of it very wisely, ..."
There is a postscript on the bottom of page five and top of page six of this manuscript, by John Bishop Estlin, informing Miss Weston that Mary Anne Estlin is ill with a cold and is bedridden.
Identifier:
3133801
Call #:
Ms.A.9.2 v.27, p.15A
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39999066780584
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