21 March 1831

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Savage

May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the pilgrims motives for coming to the new world. He also mentions Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Cotton, who were responsible for bringing the Doctrines of Grace to public favor, and compares modern Calvinism to "the Antinomianism of 1636." May asks if early New England Churches used creeds or formalities of faith.

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circa 15 June 1845

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marius Racine Robinson

May, a prominent abolitionist and reformer, writes to Robinson, Secretary of the Western Anti-Slavery Society. Robinson had invited May to speak, and May promises to come if he can find a suitable replacement to serve as pastor in his absence (possibly for the Unitarian Church in Syracuse). Circa year based on May's pastorship of the Unitarian Church in Syracuse.

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circa 27 April 1847

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to David P.Harmon]

Writes that he would like to arrange a meeting for "our friend P[arker] Pillsbury" and Lucy Stone at the town of Haverhill, Massachusetts on Sunday, 2 May. Asks that Harmon make arrangements to secure the availability of the town hall for the meeting.

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15 March 1848

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David P. Harmon

Informs Harmon that William W. Brown will be attending a meeting in Haverhill. Asks that Harmon publicize Mr. Brown's appearance and find a suitable place for him to give his lecture.

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8 July 1853

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David P. Harmon

Written from Leicester, likely in Massachusetts. Informs Harmon that Stephen Foster will be speaking at a meeting in Haverhill on Sunday, 17 July. Asks that Harmon confirm the arrangement of the meeting.

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circa February 27, 1849

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David P. Harmon

Writes that he had wanted to include Lucy Stone in the meeting arranged in Harmon's town, but she decided to go home and visit her parents instead. Hopes that she will join the meeting at Concord, New Hampshire on 5 March.

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