Letter from W. S. Alexander, Cambridge, [Mass.], to Samuel May, Aug. 26, 1890

Item Information

Title:
Letter from W. S. Alexander, Cambridge, [Mass.], to Samuel May, Aug. 26, 1890
Description:
Alexander replies to an inquiry from May about the details of an execution in Louisiana. He says he heard the story from Sameul Wakefield, a Louisiana state senator. Alexander also sends a book about Benoit, an African American saint.
Author:
Alexander, W. S.
Addressee:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date:
August 26, 1890
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
Alexander, W. S.
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 5 x 8 in. + 1 envelope
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Cambridge, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Addressed from 19 Lancaster Street.
The accompanying envelope contains notes in May's handwriting. The original postage stamp has been removed.
Identifier:
4533499
Call #:
MS B.1.6 v.12, p.28
Barcode:
39999063866469