Letter from Samuel May, Boston, to Richard Davis Webb, Feb. 8th, 1857

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Boston, to Richard Davis Webb, Feb. 8th, 1857
Description:
May discusses business affairs and says that he will try to get more American correspondence for "The Anti-Slavery Advocate." In a continuation of the letter, dated Feb. 10th, May announces to Webb that he is sending the annual box of pamphlets and reports and reports that "W. Phillips sends to you, as request, his photograph." May refers to the Boston Public Library and the Boston Athenaeum, where he believes he can find copies of "The London National Review." He explains shipping regulations and denies rumors about Henry Clarke Wright that Webb mentioned in his letter dated January 9, 1857. May says that Frederick Douglass' paper has been reduced in size. He condemns the tactics of the Republican Party and mentions the death of Preston Smith Brooks.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Date:
February 8, 1857
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
2 leaves (8 p.) ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144r443
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Boston
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
May's notes on the envelope read, "Rec'd Jan. 25, '57" and "Billed Exch'ge for £1. received + handed to R. F. W."
The envelope includes the original postage stamp and appears to be unrelated to the letter to Webb, as it is addressed to May at 21 Cornhill, Boston.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4534439
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.6, p.46
Barcode:
39999063860512