Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, to Samuel May, July 28, 1871

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, to Samuel May, July 28, 1871
Description:
Webb says that he received the letters notifying him of the death of Samuel Joseph May. He praises Samuel Joseph May and discusses his relations with Horace Mann. Webb informs May that James Haughton is in poor health. He makes suggestions about the forthcoming biography of Samuel Joseph May and sends an account of the Oberammergau Passion Play.
Author:
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
July 28, 1871
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
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 5 1/4 x 8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/gt54mj513
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Dublin
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identifier:
4530463
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.11, p.11
Barcode:
39999063864266