Letter from John Edward May, Cambridge, to William Lloyd Garrison, 2 July 1871

Item Information

Title:
Letter from John Edward May, Cambridge, to William Lloyd Garrison, 2 July 1871
Description:
John Edward May writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he had received the telegram that afternoon informing him of the death of his father, Samuel Joseph May. May states his hopes that Garrison will be able to journey to Syracuse for the funeral, and informs Garrison of the arrangements. May adds that his father would "rather have [Garrison] speak at his funeral than any other one".
Author:
May, John Edward, 1829-
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
July 2, 1871
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
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
May, John Edward, 1829-
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 14 x 22.5 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Cambridge
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript dated "Sunday Evening, 2 July 1871".
Identifier:
4698987
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.37, p.12A
Barcode:
39999066762517