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Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, to Samuel May, 30 June, 1864
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Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, to Samuel May, 30 June, 1864

1864-06-30

Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889, May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899

Envelope includes two original postage stamps.

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, to Samuel May, 30 June, 1864
Creator:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889, May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Date Created:
1864-06-30
Description:

Envelope includes two original postage stamps.

Holograph, signed.

May's writing on the envelope reads, "Has W. P. replied?"

Title supplied by cataloger.

Johnson discusses the adherence of Wendell Phillips to the John Charles Frémont party and sends May a copy of his letter to Phillips. Johnson mentions a newspaper controversy between Phillips and Theodore Tilton.

Partner:
Digital Commonwealth
Contributing Institution:
Boston Public Library
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Johnson, Oliver 1809-1889
May, Samuel, Jr. 1810-1899
Phillips, Wendell 1811-1884
Type:
text
Format:
Correspondence
Manuscripts
URL:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dv145128j
Rights:
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