Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 30, 1872

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 30, 1872
Description:
Oliver Johnson writes that Mary Anne's condition weakens daily, and that her suffering has become so great that she "prays continually for death", a prayer which Johnson himself states that, in spite of himself, he can only wish to be answered "speedily, nay, instantly". Johnson informs Garrison that Mary Anne's doctor has declared that she should only survive for a few days longer at most, and cautions Garrison to not be taken be surprised should he be summoned by Johnson shortly. Johnson in closing requests that Garrison compose an obituary of Samuel Joseph May in advance of the Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
May 30, 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
Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends (1853-1940)
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 26.4 x 20.5 cm.
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
New York, [N.Y.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4664821
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.37, p.35A
Barcode:
39999066766716