Identity area
Reference code
Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 149
Unique identifier
GB 275 Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 149
Title
Autograph letter, signed, from Joseph Soul to Thomas Clarkson, from Orphan Working School, City Road
Date(s)
- 23 May 1846 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Bought from R. Myers & Co., 1950
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Thanks Clarkson for letter and wishes him well. Pleased to find Clarkson so cheerful despite being confined to his chamber. Briefly discusses anti-slavery campaign but admits that he has not been involved recently. Gives brief news of family.