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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.07 Author/Creator: May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa February 27, 1849 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

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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