Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph) (1797-1871) to David P. Harmon

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

A high-resolution version of this object is available for registered users. LOG IN

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.09 Author/Creator: May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph) (1797-1871) Place Written: Leicester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Leicester, likely in Massachusetts. Informs Harmon that Stephen Foster will be speaking at a meeting in Haverhill on Sunday, 17 July. Asks that Harmon confirm the arrangement of the meeting.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources