Haughton sends an address to May. He refers to temperance reforms and abolition of capital punishment. Haughton speaks of peace efforts between England and the United States. Richard Davis Webb writes a postscript that supports Haughton's views. Webb comments on the prospects of war over the Oregon boundary dispute and criticizes a speech by John Quincy Adams.
- By Haughton, James, 1795-1873, Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872, May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
- Dated February 2, 1846
- Held by Boston Public Library
- Part of Anti-Slavery Collection
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Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Oregon Territory--Politics and government
Haughton, James, 1795-1873
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872
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