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May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 to Marius Racine Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02448.12 Author/Creator: May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 Place Written: Syracuse, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 15 June 1845 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

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.

Robinson, Marius Racine, 1806-1878
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871

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