Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1864 October 15th

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Title:
Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1864 October 15th
Description:
S. Alfred Steinthal writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing "English opinion on the subject of the struggle going on in the United States". Steinthal relates that he "know[s] but very few Southern sympathisers" however there are some "who look doubtfully as to the complete conversion of the North to true Anti-Slavery principle" and believe Northerns support emancipation for different reasons other than a "deep seated belief in the essential rights of humanity." Regardless of the motives of the North, however, Steinthal believes that "we must go against its opponent for they are in favor of the vilest oppression that ever cursed humanity." He predicts that the end of slavery will allow the United States to become a "model Republic' and lovers of true freedom will look across the Atlantic with rejoicing spirit". In the postscript, Steinthal writes he "was glad to see a letter of W. Powell's" and calls him an "old friend of Liverpool days."
Author:
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
October 15, 1864
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--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Foreign public opinion
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Places:
England
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 20 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2v23xc787
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Place of origin:
Manchester, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper. Above the salutation the number "169" was written in pencil, while under the date "1864" was also written in pencil. In the tail- spine corner of the first page, "V33, P95B" is also written in pencil.
Identifier:
5060277
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.33, p.95B
Barcode:
39999085440376