Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1869 Jan[uary] 23rd

Item Information

Title:
Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Manchester, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1869 Jan[uary] 23rd
Description:
S. Alfred Steinthal writes this letter introducing his friend "Mr. C. Gordon of Belfast" to William Lloyd Garrison. Steinthal is sure that "with or without letters of Introduction, a stranger would always find a cordial welcome at your hands" but he could not "let him cross the Atlantic without bearing messages of love to you and yours from me and mine." He then discusses the recent election of Ulysses S. Grant as President, saying he "earnestly hope[s] that President Grant may initiate a better and juster rule, than the States have been in during the sad presidency of Mr. Johnson." Steinthal also asks Garrison to assist Mr. Gordon while he is visiting. In the postscript, he tells Garrison some news of friends in England and remarks that the United Kingdom "Alliance prospects are brighter than ever."
Author:
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
January 23, 1869
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
Social reformers--England--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers
Social reformers--United States
United Kingdom Alliance
Steinthal, S. Alfred
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Places:
England
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 18 cm. + 1 envelope (7 x 12 cm.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2v23xf37d
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Manchester, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed on white stationery with a red embossed logo at the head edge of the first page, showing a pair of wings around a tail, all surrounded by an oval belt that contains the word "Excelsior." Above the salutation the number "5" is written in pencil, while along the tail edge of the first page, "V36,P68A" is also written in pencil.
The folder contains a stamped envelope addressed to "The Rev. Samuel May. Leicester. Massachusetts." The postage stamp is a red, three cent stamp featuring George Washington and the envelope is postmarked with a stamp reading "De[dh]am Mass. Jan 29."
Identifier:
5062707
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.36, p.68A
Barcode:
39999085440533