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Letter from Parker Pillsbury, to Samuel May, Feb. 28, [18??]

Pillsbury is very pleased at May's resumption of his former post. He asks May to have the question of Charles Lenox Remond's appointment to an agency considered by the Board of Managers. Pillsbury encloses a le... More

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Fragment of a letter from Parker Pillsbury, [Liverpool, England?]

This fragment is in the hand of Parker Pillsbury. It gives a detailed account of the escape of a slave from New Orleans to Liverpool on board the ship, "Asterion." Pillsbury discusses the reaction of Frederick ... More

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Weymouth, [Mass.], to Parker Pillsbu...

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Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Attleboro, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison his hopes that Garrison will "put Collins up" concerning the organization's finances, and states that neither Collins nor the Board are in accord with Pillsbury's ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, [N.H.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Parker Pillsbury informs William Lloyd Garrison that a "County Convention" has been called to be held in Exeter, and opines that both Nathaniel Peabody Rogers and Stephen S. Foster will soon write Garrison conc... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 5 ...

Parker Pillsbury forwards to William Lloyd Garrison the "Prospectus" calling for the "re-establishment" of the "Herald of Freedom", and ironically inquires if Garrison finds the appropriation of the title of hi... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 5 ...

Parker Pillsbury forwards to William Lloyd Garrison the "Prospectus" calling for the "re-establishment" of the "Herald of Freedom", and ironically inquires if Garrison finds the appropriation of the title of hi... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Nashua, [N.H.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Parker Pillsbury informs William Lloyd Garrison that the "Herald of Freedom" remains in publication. Pillsbury states that examination of their affairs revealed them to be "not so deplorably situated" as they h... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 5 ...

Parker Pillsbury forwards to William Lloyd Garrison the "Prospectus" calling for the "re-establishment" of the "Herald of Freedom", and ironically inquires if Garrison finds the appropriation of the title of hi... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, [N.H.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Parker Pillsbury informs William Lloyd Garrison that the "Herald of Freedom" went to the press prior to the arrival of Garrison's edited version of his letter sent for publication, and that the issue includes G... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 5 ...

Parker Pillsbury forwards to William Lloyd Garrison the "Prospectus" calling for the "re-establishment" of the "Herald of Freedom", and ironically inquires if Garrison finds the appropriation of the title of hi... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, N[ew] H[ampshire], to Samuel Ma...

In this letter to Samuel May, Parker Pillsbury discusses his upcoming trip to Ohio. He tells May that since he will be leaving in a few days he will not attend the meeting at Worcester the following day, in ord... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he has "left home this morning on my way to Hingham" and congratulating May on his plans to hold antislavery conventions on July 27 and 28, stating that th... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he has "left home this morning on my way to Hingham" and congratulating May on his plans to hold antislavery conventions on July 27 and 28, stating that th... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, [N.H.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison calling his attention to the "Union Meeting" held in Manchester, asserting that Garrison would have been "greatly edified" by a number of the speeches delivered, a... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he has "left home this morning on my way to Hingham" and congratulating May on his plans to hold antislavery conventions on July 27 and 28, stating that th... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he has "left home this morning on my way to Hingham" and congratulating May on his plans to hold antislavery conventions on July 27 and 28, stating that th... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, N[ew] H[ampshire], to Samuel Ma...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May discussing proposed meetings for the summer and whether he can attend them. He tells May that he "should like a meeting every Saturday evening and Sunday, with yourself or ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Samuel May,...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he "left a notice for the Weare meeting with J.W. Yerrington" and that he would prefer to attend the Nashua meeting alone. He adds that Foss does not need ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, No. 12 Long Wharf, to William Lloyd Garr...

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, 21 Cornhill, Boston, [Massachusetts], to...

In this letter to Samuel May, Parker Pillsbury discusses his upcoming travel plans. Pillsbury tells May he planned to hold a meeting in Marblehead but then received a letter from William Lloyd Garrison, "inform... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Lynn, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 18...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May assuming that May has "heard before now probably from Mr. Dodge, that the meeting at Marblehead failed." Pillsbury remarks, "Isn't Essex County an odd conglomerate? Nature ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury to Samuel May, 1853 June 24th

In this letter to Samuel May, Parker Pillsbury agrees that Giles B. Stebbins would be a good lecturer for the western tour and he praises Stebbins as "good & true, every inch there is of him." Pillsbury also te... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Harwich, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May,...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May discussing locations he could be sent for future antislavery meetings. Pillsbury tells May he "can appoint meetings for the Sundays in July, as will best suit your pleasure... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Liverpool, [England], to Maria Weston Ch...

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Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Liverpool, [England], to Samuel May, Jun...

Pillsbury describes the state of his health. He gives a thorough account of the anniversary meeting of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, which was apparently unsuccessful. He tells May that no menti... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury writes William Lloyd Garrison concerning his inability to write for the Liberator at present owing to ongoing ill health, and the advice of his doctor's for total rest and refraining from exert... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, to Samuel May, Oct. 5, 1854

Pillsbury says that he spoke in Reverend [Henry William] Crosskey's Unitarian chapel and requests that May write to Crosskey. Pillsbury mentions Professor John Pringle Nichol as an enthusiastic abolitionist and... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Belfast, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Gar...

Parker Pillsbury informs William Lloyd Garrison that he has received additional correspondence. Pillsbury informs Garrison that a fraud named "Vincent" is travelling in the region "pretending to collect money f... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel RMay, Dec....

Pillsbury claims that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," did not report the London Conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society accurately. He describes a speech he made himself, which he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, March 9...

Pillsbury attacks Louis Alexis Chamerovzow very vehemently. He comments on Chamerovzow's letter to Mary Anne Estlin. Pillsbury says that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," has turned out "a sad speculat... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, Nov. 5, 1855

Pillsbury says that he and his friends in England will stay on good terms with George Thompson. He tells May that he has heard that Julia Griffiths is "making no headway in Scotland." Pillsbury refers again to ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, [England], to Samuel May, [1855?]

Pillsbury sends a note he received from an editor of "The Inquirer" named Mr. Robinson, in which the editor confirms the truth of a statement in "The Inquirer" about Amelia Murray and her book on slavery. Pills... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Derby, [England], to Samuel May, 25 Jan....

Pillsbury sends documents relating to a pro-slavery book by the Honorable Amelia Murray. He tells May that he is trying to mitigate the book's effect on the British public. Pillsbury informs May that he Is plan... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Dublin, to Samuel May, 27 April 1855

Pillsbury says that Richard Davis Webb has received the "Verbatim Report" of the London conference of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, which was reviewed in the May issue of "The Anti-Slavery Advoc... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Manchester, [England], to Samuel May, De...

Pillsbury tells of a visit to Anna Richardson in Newcastle with John Mawson. He praises Wilson Armistead and discusses the book about Samuel Ringgold Ward, the "Autobiography of a Fugitive Negro." He informs Ma... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Newcastle upon Tyne, [England], to Samue...

Pillsbury praises the Annual Report and informs May that he published an article in the Scottish Press. He mentions visits to various persons: Miss Lane in Melrose, Miss Young in Jedburgh, and Mrs. Mawson in Ne... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Dublin, to Samuel May, May 4, 1855

Pillsbury gives directions about certain correspondence. He condemns "The New York Independent" as a "very troublesome paper" and tells May that he wishes to expose the Turkish Mission plan. Pillsbury discusses... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Manchester, [England], to Samuel May, 18...

Pillsbury says that Richard Davis Webb had forgotten to address an important matter for many weeks; he comments on Webb's poor memory. He tells May that he expects to be home by the first of October and that he... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, March 9...

Pillsbury attacks Louis Alexis Chamerovzow very vehemently. He comments on Chamerovzow's letter to Mary Anne Estlin. Pillsbury says that George Thompson's newspaper, "The Empire," has turned out "a sad speculat... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Bristol, [England], to Samuel May, 2 Feb...

Pillsbury justifies to May his conduct at the London conference. He describes the actions of Joseph Sturge and George Thompson and informs May that the English friends of the American Anti-Slavery Society were ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, Sept. 26, 1855

Pillsbury discusses articles that he wrote recently for "The Enquirer" and "The Anti-Slavery Advocate." He tells May that "Andrew Paton perseveres with his Sunday Steamer Enterprise." Pillsbury discusses the Sc... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Observatory, (Glasgow), to Samuel May, S...

Pillsbury says he had intended to return to America in October but that "there are some reasons for remaining that have recently appeared, of a rather serious character." He tells May that Julia Griffiths is pl... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Manchester, [England], to Samuel May, De...

Pillsbury denounces Julia Griffiths and mentions attacks on the abolitionists by "The New York Observer" and Dr. Robert Jefferson Breckenridge. He tells May that he disapproves of the appointment by William Llo... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, [Manchester, England?], to Samuel May, [...

Pillsbury wrote a letter of transmittal on the reverse of the last page of a circular letter, which he then mailed to his wife in Concord, New Hampshire, who in turn forwarded it to Samuel May. The circular let... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, 15 Marc...

Pillsbury discusses the report of the London Conference, as published by "The Empire," in which he was unable to find any mention of a resolution he had offered at the conference. Pillsbury informs May that he ... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Warrington, [England], to Samuel May, Jr...

Pillsbury regrets that William Ellery Channing does not seem inclined to help the American Anti-Slavery Society. He comments on Nehemiah Adams' "A South-Side View of Slavery." Pillsbury discusses his finances a... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Samuel May, 11 A...

Pillsbury received his appointment as English agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He tells May that he came near to an open quarrel with William Henry Channing and Russell Lant Carpenter over the p... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Nottingham, to Samuel May, Feb. 14, 1856

Pillsbury says that Joseph Barker wrote an "infamous letter" to "The Reasoner" about the American abolitionists, with a particular focus on Stephen S. Foster and himself. Pillsbury tells May that he his reply t... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Lentonfield near Nottingham, [England], ...

Pillsbury describes Mrs. Turner, the owner of the place where he is staying. He tells May that Dr. Joseph Hutton disapproved of a meeting that Pillsbury called. He criticizes Dr. Hutton's sons and the Unitarian... More