Nell, William Cooper. Letter to William H Topp.

Title

Nell, William Cooper. Letter to William H Topp.

Creator

Nell, William Cooper

Contributor

William H Topp

Date

1847-10-19

Description

Handwritten letter from William Cooper Nell to William H Topp.

Is Part Of

Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Rights

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Identifier

693

Location

Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Transcription

Page 1
on the...
believe, that some...
when published tribitone [sic]...
I am positive of    but...
maybe recorded on the sides...
from what they may remember to h…
voted,    though if so as it happens …
the that majorities were large and not…
materially affected ^thereby^ Pro or Con

I supposed I had obtained every requisite for
a consummation of the Job, and with regret
acknowledge my disappointment

I arrived at New York City during the stormy
Night of Tuesday = and on the next day was
prevented from seeing Crummell when I meant to

(Page 2)

…nd
…= and bid adieu
…hopes =    it Yet assumes
of a grave question
…d I go. I shall take the liberty
…communicating a line to You = and
…may [obliterated] [obliterated] Albany =
…but       = in regard to this
…"much remains unsung," for it
will probably be several weeks hence.

The Young Men's Literary Society anticipate
a brilliant affair on 22^D The Excelsior
Banner will then be presented by the
Young Ladies . I really wish You was to
contribute to our happiness by Your presence.

(Page 3)

The...
in which you speak of...
as Chaste and logical...
gratitude for You the kind motive prompting
such a complement [sic] and the source from whence
it emanated I must confess being proud of
I only wish that I had taken time to
better prepared myself to deserve the tribute
thus awarded.

Please tender to Mrs. Topp and Mr. Topp's
(shall I say) Better half, My grateful recollection
of their contribution to my comfort while sojourning
in Albany =           and with regard
                  Subscribe myself
                                Faithfully Yours W.C. Nell

Be kind enough at convenience to
let me know [obliterated] [obliterated] You here
whether the [obliterated [obliterated] minutes can be accurately
      printed


[Page 4]
[lower center of page, written downward]
October 19. 1847
W^mH. Topp
        Albany

Tags

Abolitionism; Personal

Collection

D.93 Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Citation

Nell, William Cooper, “Nell, William Cooper. Letter to William H Topp.,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 24, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/2985.

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