Letter from L. P. Ashmead, Phil[adelphia], [Penn.], to Debora Weston, Apr[il] 26, 1860

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Title:
Letter from L. P. Ashmead, Phil[adelphia], [Penn.], to Debora Weston, Apr[il] 26, 1860
Author:
Ashmead, L. P.
Addressee:
Weston, Debora, 1814-
Date:
April 26, 1860
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
Weston, Debora, 1814-
Ashmead, L. P.
Ricketson, Joseph, 1815-1876
Places:
Massachusetts > Suffolk (county) > Boston
Extent:
1 leaf (12 p.) ; 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/qz20t232p
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Phil[adelphia], [Penn.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
L. P. Ashmead writes: "Howland & Preston were with me during their Easter vacation." He tells of the afflictions suffered by his sister Dolly. L. P. Ashmead says that "the monument for my dear wife at St. James the Less is about finished." He would like Debora Weston to suggest an inscription. His recollection of his old home in New Bedford is "tempered with sadness." He refers to Joseph Ricketson and other people in New Bedford. L. P. Ashmead is staying with his brother John and his mother.
Identifier:
3133375
Call #:
Ms.A.9.2 v.30, p.40
Barcode:
39999066786169
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