Letter from George Thompson, South Lambeth, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1867 July 3

Item Information

Title:
Letter from George Thompson, South Lambeth, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1867 July 3
Description:
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that although he "feel[s] very unusual today" he will still take the train to meet him in Manchester. Thompson tells Garrison he is "quite certain you will really enjoy your visit to Manchester."
Author:
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
July 3, 1867
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--England--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers
Social reformers--United States
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Places:
England
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 18 x 23 cm. + 1 envelope (7 x 13 cm.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2v23x3604
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
South Lambeth, [London, England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper with an embossed logo of a flower in the head- spine corner of each page. Also in the head spine corner, the words "From George Thompson" are written in ink and underlined. Above the salutation, number "129" is written in pencil, while along the fore edge, "1867" has been added in pencil after the date. The folder also contains a stamped envelope addressed to "W.L. Garrison Esq. Trevelyan Hotel Manchester" and is postmarked with a stamp that reads, "London-S, 5, JY 3, 67." The postage stamp is a one penny, "penny red," stamp featuring Queen Victoria. Along one edge of the envelope, the phrase "George Thompson, London, July 3, 1867." has been added in black ink. The envelope is postmarked with a stamp on the verso that reads "C, Manchester, 4 JY67, 02."
Identifier:
4751435
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.35, p.67A
Barcode:
39999085438727