Letter from Thomas Hill, Webster, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 June 24th

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Title:
Letter from Thomas Hill, Webster, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 June 24th
Description:
Thomas Hill writes to Samuel May stating "that, for various reasons, I should prefer to have the proposed convention later in the season, the coming Fall or Winter." Hill explains that he is "uncommonly busy" in July, as well as the general population of the town who are also "very busy at this season of the year." He tells May that the people of Webster have "very little knowledge of the Anti Slavery movement" and "the fact that a woman was to speak, attracted more to our last meeting than any interest in the subject." Hill promises to "do the best that I can to awaken an interest," and in the postscript, he states he would like Abby Kelley Foster to come. He also suggests that "one or two good lectures would do more good than a convention."
Author:
Hill, Thomas
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
June 24, 1850
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Hill, Thomas
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 26 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z110g59t
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Place of origin:
Webster, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the letter is addressed to "Rev. Saml. May Jr. Leicester. Mass." and it is postmarked with a blue, circular stamp, reading "Webster Mass. Jun 24."
Identifier:
5912680
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.19, p.33
Barcode:
39999085841045