Copy of letter from Samuel May, [Leicester, Mass.?], to William Henry Channing, [Oct. 17, 1858?]

Item Information

Title:
Copy of letter from Samuel May, [Leicester, Mass.?], to William Henry Channing, [Oct. 17, 1858?]
Description:
May argues that Oliver Johnson's remarks to the effect that Reverend Channing should have spoken against slavery on his return from Europe was not unjust or disrespectful. May complains that Channing is no longer associated with the abolitionists and that Channing has given "much countenance and aid" to Frederick Douglass.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Channing, W. H. (William Henry), 1810-1884
Date:
[October 17, 1858?]
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
Channing, W. H. (William Henry), 1810-1884
Extent:
2 leaves (6 p.) ; 8 x 10 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv144v78j
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Leicester, Mass.?
Language:
English
Notes:
Manuscript, signed.
Much of the letter is copied in an unknown handwriting, but the signature is in Samuel May's hand. The writing on the envelope is also May's, as is the note at the top of the letter, "Copy - S. M. Jr. to W. H. Channing."
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4535048
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.7, p.12
Barcode:
39999063861916