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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a few anti-slavery publications, including Phelps’s book, the second edition of which Mr. Knapp is willing to publish. He then discusses a variety of to... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inviting him to the antislavery convention to take place on January 7-9, and requests that should Garrison be unable to attend that he assist May in persuading Ge... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for sending "the present of 50 copies" of his Discourse and encouraging him to visit Brooklyn sometime during the month. He then discusses his new... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his "great disappointment" at not seeing Garrison while he was in Boston. May says he wants Garrison to "give us on the 4th [of July] an answer to Mr. ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison declaring that a letter received from Abby Kelley Foster leads him to conclude that his own previous letter to Garrison was "misunderstood". May asserts that neit... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that he has delivered a "long and faithful sermon on Daniel Webster" which he is presently working upon to convert it to a written editorial piece for publicatio... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning the preparations being made for their celebration of the "Rescue of Jerry" to be held on October 1st. May states that they have secured a meeting hall ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that he has received a letter from Lucy Stone stating that "the Cholera" had broken out in New York City. May asserts that there is "no truth in the report", and... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May notifies William Lloyd Garrison of his regrets to have read, in the Liberator, Garrison's editorial concerning Gerrit Smith's speech, stating that it was "contemptuous" and "untrue". May notes... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to Samuel May, March ...

Samuel Joseph May sends a list of English anti-slavery sympathizers. He says that he heard the debate in the Senate on the case of Theodore Hyatt and tells about his trips to Washington and Philadelphia. Courte... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Robert Folger ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut enclosing the $9.75 requested in an earlier bill. He describes his trip to Virginia and "to the hospitals in several cities and to the hospital boats at the Whi... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], Oct[ober] 16/ 1862

Samuel Joseph May reports to William Lloyd Garrison that Mr. Slack had proposed a speaking engagement to him several weeks ago, but that he has not heard any further details of these arrangements from Slack. Ma... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to Robert Folger Wall...

Samuel Joseph May writes Roger Folger Wallcutt that Professor Andrew D. White has been nominated to the New York State Senate, and labels him "an admirable man" for the office. May states that the friends of Wh... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his delay in sending her a letter. He and the Board of Directors thank her for her and Mrs. Nichol's donations to the cause of the Freedmen. He hopes s... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her letter regarding condolences for his wife's death. He writes about his sorrow for his wife's death. He also talks about receiving financial support... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison of his rejoicing at the "evidences" given by Garrison through his articles published in the Independent of a "restoration" of Garrison's "mental, as well as phys... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass], to William Lloy...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he has only just heard of the death of "dear Mary". May states that both he and his wife desire to know "all about this event which must have f... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison asserting the latter's correctness in supposing his opposition to "all attempts to enforce by legal penalties" the observance of the Sabbath. While declaring that... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to sending her a newspaper containing a report of the city meeting he attended. This report contained information on a Traffic affair and sympathy towards... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [NY], to Maria Weston Chapman...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Roger Folger Wallc...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut asking for the Liberator to be sent to the Syracuse Franklin Institute and to himself. He also comments that "we are all stricken down and afflicted by the tidi... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison expressing his pains and profound sympathies for Garrison in the "deep afflication that has overshadowed [Garrison's] household", reminding Garrison that he has b... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to William Lloyd ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison saying that he is rejoicing "to be assured that we may expect you to lecture here on the evening of Friday the 9th inst." May states that no arrangements could... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Cambridge, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison imploring him to not forget the Woman's Rights Covnention to be held in Newburyport. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass.], to Maria Westo...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him he expects to visit Boston for a few days in January. He then shares his dissapointment that "the anti slavery cause is to me more gloomy and unp... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison apologizing for not having time to visit Garrison's wife, Helen, and her mother while he was in Boston. He also acknowledges he received two letters inviting h... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Lexington, [Mass.], to Horace Mann, Feb...

May seeks to allay Mann's fears that zeal for the cause of Abolition will cause May to neglect his duties toward the Normal School. May states that many of the pupils at the Normal School are abolitionists, and... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to Samuel May, March ...

Samuel Joseph May sends a list of English anti-slavery sympathizers. He says that he heard the debate in the Senate on the case of Theodore Hyatt and tells about his trips to Washington and Philadelphia. Courte... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him he expects to visit Boston for a few days in January. He then shares his dissapointment that "the anti slavery cause is to me more gloomy and unp... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison of the meeting held the previous evening by the Committee organizing the celebration of the ninth anniversary of the "Rescue of Jerry", and relays his instructio... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, NY, to William Lloyd Garrison...

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his delay in response to her last letter because of his sickness. He thanks her for her opinions of friends in England and Scotland in regards to the v... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that Theodore Weld had left them on the morning of the 7th, and that he would forward Garrison's letter to Amboy, New Jersey, where he believed Weld to be at pre... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him money to pay for the Liberator and commenting that it was best Garrison did not come to Brooklyn to lecture, as May had requested, because the "roa... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel J. May writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting a copy of an earlier Liberator as he "wish[es] to preserve a complete file." He then comments on some recent articles in the Liberator before discussing... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison apologizing for not having time to visit Garrison's wife, Helen, and her mother while he was in Boston. He also acknowledges he received two letters inviting h... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison, welcoming him home and declaring his "jaunt .. a very important event in the cause of human rights." In the postscript, he tells Garrison he has sent him a nu... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass], to William Lloy...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he has only just heard of the death of "dear Mary". May states that both he and his wife desire to know "all about this event which must have f... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [NY], to Maria Weston Chapman...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that his letter will be borne to Garrison by Peter Still, a man "late by out of the jaws of slavery", whose tale May surmises may have already been ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May states his debt to William Lloyd Garrison for the kind letter received, and states that his health is "much improved" since his return from Glen Haven, although he admits that the "claims upon... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, London, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison of his arrival to England, and provides an accounting of his doings. May states that he met with Mr. Chesson, whom he confides is "killing himself by his labors",... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison his concerns over Garrison's health, owing to the absence of Garrison's presence in the pages of the Liberator, and inquires of Garrison's present condition. May ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Robert Folger ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut enclosing the $9.75 requested in an earlier bill. He describes his trip to Virginia and "to the hospitals in several cities and to the hospital boats at the Whi... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse. [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison upon learning of he and Helen Garrison's return home from Plymouth, and expresses his hope that they will pay him a visit in Syracuse on their way to visit the Sm... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes "an emphatic expression of [May's] deep sense of obligation" to both the Liberator and to William Lloyd Garrison, and states that upon the cessation of the publication of the newspaper ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her letter regarding condolences for his wife's death. He writes about his sorrow for his wife's death. He also talks about receiving financial support... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison that the arrangments have been made for Garrison's lectures in Syracuse, informing him that they have secured use of Shakspeare Hall on the 8th, and at Oneida on ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Concord, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison from his sister's household in Concord, having left that of his cousin, Samuel May, Jr., in Leicester that very morning. May informs Garrison that he has left Mar... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him money to pay for the Liberator and commenting that it was best Garrison did not come to Brooklyn to lecture, as May had requested, because the "roa... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Samuel Joseph May writes that the letter will be given to Garrison "by Mr. [Charles] Webber a worthy young man who is engaged to publish our paper and now goes to Bosto... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison apologizing for not having time to visit Garrison's wife, Helen, and her mother while he was in Boston. He also acknowledges he received two letters inviting h... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Lexington, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Cha...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [NY], to Maria Weston Chapman...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that he has delivered a "long and faithful sermon on Daniel Webster" which he is presently working upon to convert it to a written editorial piece for publicatio... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison of his regrets that it was announced that the Jerry Rescue Celebration would be postponed, stating that while it had appeared necessary to do so at the time of w... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May forwards to William Lloyd Garrison a circular which he wishes Garrison to publish in the pages of the Liberator, if he has not already done so, stating that William Brown has "done the Under G... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, NY, to William Lloyd Garrison...

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that he and Mary Anne Estlin are en route to Boston, and that Estlin and Sarah Pugh have been visitors at his household for the past week. May writes that he can... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison that the arrangments have been made for Garrison's lectures in Syracuse, informing him that they have secured use of Shakspeare Hall on the 8th, and at Oneida on ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, N.Y., to Maria Weston Chapman...

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Letter from Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, Boston, to Amos August...

In this letter found in the collection of Amos A. Phelps’s correspondence, Samuel J. May, Corresponding Secretary of the Massachusetts Anti-slavery Society, explains the financial situation of the Massachusetts... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inviting him to the antislavery convention to take place on January 7-9, and requests that should Garrison be unable to attend that he assist May in persuading Ge... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison that it upsets him that it must appear to Houghton that both he and Garrison had "abandoned our peace principles". May writes that Houghton has the erroneous i... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to Samuel May, Mar. 1...

Samuel Joseph May says that he has been trying to get the New York Legislature to provide for an equitable distribution of the lands of the Onondaga Indians. He thinks that the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Cambridge, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Samuel Joseph May expresses his sorrow to learn of William Lloyd Garrison's illness, and assures him that were he not informed that Garrison was not receiving visitors on account of his condition, he would go t... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking what he is "doing in the great cause you have espoused and with what success." May reports that "slavery has been the topic of frequent conversations" i... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May grants a permission to add his name to Phelps’s circular, and provides more names of the people who would probably be willing to add their names to it. Courtesy o... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass], to William Lloy...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison stating that he is in need of the manuscript for his address delivered on July 4, 1840 at Debinton, and requests that Garrison forward this to him immediately. Ma... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison declaring that a letter received from Abby Kelley Foster leads him to conclude that his own previous letter to Garrison was "misunderstood". May asserts that neit... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May reports to William Lloyd Garrison that in the entire course of their struggle against the "Monster Slavery", he has "never been so active, bold, tranquil and happy" in his work as the past sev... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inquiring if he believes either Sidney Gay or Oliver Johnson might be able to loan to Robert Bond the sum of $10.00, as Bond, whom May states is currently lacking... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison that Jermain Loguen, "one of those under arrest" for his role in the Jerry Rescue, is "very anxious" to have access to the Liberator, but owing to his poor financ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May forwards to William Lloyd Garrison a circular which he wishes Garrison to publish in the pages of the Liberator, if he has not already done so, stating that William Brown has "done the Under G... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, London, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison of his arrival to England, and provides an accounting of his doings. May states that he met with Mr. Chesson, whom he confides is "killing himself by his labors",... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to sending her a newspaper containing a report of the city meeting he attended. This report contained information on a Traffic affair and sympathy towards... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, London, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison of his arrival to England, and provides an accounting of his doings. May states that he met with Mr. Chesson, whom he confides is "killing himself by his labors",... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Robert Folger ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut enclosing the $9.75 requested in an earlier bill. He describes his trip to Virginia and "to the hospitals in several cities and to the hospital boats at the Whi... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], Oct[ober] 16/ 1862

Samuel Joseph May reports to William Lloyd Garrison that Mr. Slack had proposed a speaking engagement to him several weeks ago, but that he has not heard any further details of these arrangements from Slack. Ma... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her letter regarding condolences for his wife's death. He writes about his sorrow for his wife's death. He also talks about receiving financial support... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Concord, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison from his sister's household in Concord, having left that of his cousin, Samuel May, Jr., in Leicester that very morning. May informs Garrison that he has left Mar... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan. 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May offers his sympathy and encouragements to Phelps after reading his "account of [his] labors and trials of faith in Framingham” in his letter. He then discusses a ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass.], to Maria Westo...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him he expects to visit Boston for a few days in January. He then shares his dissapointment that "the anti slavery cause is to me more gloomy and unp... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison, welcoming him home and declaring his "jaunt .. a very important event in the cause of human rights." In the postscript, he tells Garrison he has sent him a nu... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass], to William Lloy...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison stating that he is in need of the manuscript for his address delivered on July 4, 1840 at Debinton, and requests that Garrison forward this to him immediately. Ma... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to William Lloyd ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his disappointment that the semi-annual meeting has been postponed and will ulitmately be cancelled. However, he agrees that it is "best that we should... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracyse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May informs William Lloyd Garrison that E. W. Reynolds is presently found at Nantucket, where he is tending to the Unitarian Church there while he takes rest and recreation to improve his health. ... More

Letter to Robert Folger Wallcut, Syracuse, [New York], to Samuel Josep...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut inquiring why the Syracuse Franklin Institute is no longer receiving numbers of the Liberator and the Anti-Slavery Standard, an act for which May "suspect[s] fo... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May praises Phelps’s published lectures, which he recently read. He says he wishes he could wholly dedicate himself to the antislavery cause as he heard Phelps decide... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May notifies William Lloyd Garrison of his regrets to have read, in the Liberator, Garrison's editorial concerning Gerrit Smith's speech, stating that it was "contemptuous" and "untrue". May notes... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May forwards to William Lloyd Garrison a circular which he wishes Garrison to publish in the pages of the Liberator, if he has not already done so, stating that William Brown has "done the Under G... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May praises Phelps’s published lectures, which he recently read. He says he wishes he could wholly dedicate himself to the antislavery cause as he heard Phelps decide... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

In reply to the request of Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May gives the names of ministers in Boston and vicinity, and information regarding their positions on slavery. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass], to William Lloy...

Samuel Joseph May thanks William Lloyd Garrison for his letter, and opines that Garrison's work will ever be interesting to him, bound as they are in the same struggle. May informs Garrison that he is in the mi... More