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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.
- 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.
Item details
- 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:
- CorrespondenceManuscripts
- Rights:
- No known restrictions on use.
No known copyright restrictions.