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May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 [to David P.Harmon]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.06 Author/Creator: May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 27 April 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

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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