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circa 1847
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
[The May sun sheds an amber light]
Poem lamenting a woman's death. Imprint of a crown on upper left hand corner.
GLC00496.134
22 March 1828
Buxton, Thomas Fowell, Sir (1786-1845)
to unknown
Thanks recipient for book of poetry. Discusses dinner plans with William Wilberforce and Zachary Macaulay. Buxton, Wilberforce and Macaulay were British abolitionists who worked for social reform. The letter also mentions Secretary of State...
GLC00496.137
1 May 1828
Campbell, John (1766-1840)
to Thomas Pringle
Requests extra tickets for an antislavery meeting. Both Reverend Campbell and Pringle were abolitionists.
GLC00496.138
04 January 1829
Campbell, Thomas (1763-1854)
Confesses misplacing a paper. Encloses 3 pounds to help a child Pringle is sponsoring. Pringle was a Scottish abolitionist. Elder Campbell, a Seceder church preacher, was a founder of the Churches of Christ.
GLC00496.139
14 May 1842
Chambers, Robert (1802-1871)
to Madame Baguet
Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item (was GLC00496.465).
GLC00496.142
6 August 1828
Clare, John (1793-1864)
Discusses poetry and includes 3 sonnets.
GLC00496.144
4 May 1838
Clarke, James (fl. 1811-1828)
to Mrs. Pringle
Encloses a notice of Thomas Pringle's work that has been published posthumously in a newspaper. Clarke was a printer.
GLC00496.145
18 April 1830
Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846)
Discusses procedures for a public meeting on protecting the slaves in the crown colonies, namely Jamaica. Advises shrewd planning and maintaining a schedule.
GLC00496.146
1833
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor (1772-1834)
Discusses anti-slavery legislation and Pringle's Anti-Slavery Society.
GLC00496.147
28 June [circa 1822]
Croly, George (1780-1860)
Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.
GLC00496.150
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