Boston charity subscription list, 1808-1810.

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Boston charity subscription list, 1808-1810.

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A list of subscribers and amounts pledged to aid the poor in Boston during the winters of 1808, 1809, and 1810. A preface mentions the suspension of commerce under Jefferson's embargo as a cause of distress. The subscription efforts were overseen by Joseph May and George Higginson.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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May, Joseph, 1760-1841

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Joseph May was the father of the abolitionist Samuel J. May. His son lived and preached in Syracuse, New York later in life. From the description of Joseph May account book, 1797-1802. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155419212 Merchant. From the description of Letter, 1839 June 10, Boston, to Samuel J. May, North Scituate. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 170925536 ...

Higginson, George, 1779-1812.

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