[letter To] Dear Mr. May [manuscript]

<p>A significant primary source document offering insight into the abolitionist movement in the United States. This letter from Maria Weston Chapman to Samuel May penned in 1857 provides a glimpse into the strategies concerns and personal dynamics of individuals deeply involved in the fight against slavery. Chapman a prominent figure in the abolitionist cause communicates with May another dedicated abolitionist likely discussing the pressing issues of the time. The content of the letter illuminates the social and political landscape leading up to the Civil War making it invaluable for researchers and anyone interested in understanding this pivotal period in American history. This manuscript titled [letter To] Dear Mr. May [manuscript] captures a moment in time revealing the voices and perspectives of those who sought to dismantle the institution of slavery and advocate for equality and justice.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>