Item Doc 149 - Autograph letter, signed, from Joseph Soul to Thomas Clarkson, from Orphan Working School, City Road

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Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 149

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GB 275 Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 149

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Autograph letter, signed, from Joseph Soul to Thomas Clarkson, from Orphan Working School, City Road

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  • 23 May 1846 (Creation)

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Bought from R. Myers & Co., 1950

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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.

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