Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 5 / [18]72

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 5 / [18]72
Description:
Samuel May, Jr. writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he presently has a copy of Samuel Joseph May's memoirs in his possession, and states that he wishes Garrison to join him in reviewing the "anti-slavery portion" prior to his returning the copy to May. May, Jr. provides a tentative schedule for Garrison to join him, and urges Garrison to keep the reason for his visit, as well as May, Jr.'s involvement with the work, wholly confidential.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
[May 5, 1872]
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
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25.3 x 20.4 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h740f68t
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Leicester, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript bears a handwritten preface on the letterhead stating "Private."
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
4664197
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.37, p.30B
Barcode:
39999066766666