Letter from William James, Bristol, [England], to Samuel May, June 26, 1844

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William James, Bristol, [England], to Samuel May, June 26, 1844
Description:
James apologizes to May for not writing sooner. He mentions the address on slavery and how difficult it was to procure signatures. James speaks specifically of Mr. Martineau's unwillingness to sign because he could not share in the burden of unpopularity which would be the lot of the Unitarian abolitionists. James states that he awaits an answer to the address. James also tells of the struggle against the Chapel Bill and the activities of Joseph Barker among the poor people in northern England.
Author:
James, William
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
June 26, 1844
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
James, William
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 7 1/2 x 9 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv143b00c
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Bristol, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
May's handwritten notes on the reverse of the envelope have been crossed out.
Identifier:
4529879
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.1, p.57
Barcode:
39999063802043