Letter from Robert F. Martineau, Edgbaston, [Birmingham, England], to Francis Jackson Garrison, October 21st 1877

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Title:
Letter from Robert F. Martineau, Edgbaston, [Birmingham, England], to Francis Jackson Garrison, October 21st 1877
Description:
Robert F. Martineau thanks Francis Jackson Garrison for the photograph sent to him, calling it "admirable", and asserting that it depicts both the likeness and character of is subject. Martineau informs Garrison that he has also received the copy of the Woman's Journal with the copy of the addresses to William Lloyd Garrison. Martineau states that he was introduced to Aaron Powell, whose company he greatly enjoyed.
Author:
Martineau, Robert F., 1831-1909
Addressee:
Garrison, Francis Jackson, 1848-1916
Date:
October 21, 1877
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--England--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--England--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Abolitionists
Social reformers
Garrison, Francis Jackson, 1848-1916
Martineau, Robert F., 1831-1909
Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Places:
England
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 22.8 x 18.2 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h73zt21w
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Edgbaston, [Birmingham, England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript composed upon stationary bearing a letterhead featuring, in blue type, the address of "Highfield Road, Edgbaston.", and a crest consisting of a belted circle, surrounding a bird, with the phrase "Marte Nobilior Pallas".
Identifier:
5070894
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.39, p.147B
Barcode:
39999066762095