Letter from Theodore Parker, Boston, [Massachusetts], to John Quincy Adams, 1845 July 26 - 1858 Sep[tember] 13

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Title:
Letter from Theodore Parker, Boston, [Massachusetts], to John Quincy Adams, 1845 July 26 - 1858 Sep[tember] 13
Description:
Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (5) to John Quincy Adams on July 26 1845 in Boston, [Massachusetts] forwarding important papers from Dr. Flügel. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (6) to unknown on Nov[ember] 11 1846 in West Roxbury, [Massachusetts] in regards to declining to come to New Bedford again this month. He writes he can come almost any other time. / Theodore Parker writes in Am. 1157 (7) to Widdlefield & Co. on Feb[ruary] 2 1847 in Boston, [Massachusetts] in regards to thanking for the thermometer and writes, "I think the instrument is worth at least $5.00" and offers to pay for it. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (8) to Mrs. Villard on July 6, 1848 in West Roxbury, [Massachusetts] in regards to passing his sermon out and giving Mrs. R the introduction she spoke of. He hopes to see her and her husband next winter. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (9) to Misses Anne and Corrie in regards to thanking them for sending him such a "beautiful little Cross." In return, he sends a sonnet which begins "Men looked to God and eager sought repose." This letter appears to be a copy. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (10) to unknown on July 11 1850 in Boston. [Massachusetts] in regards to keeping his engagement at valley Falls on the "Subject:The Progress of Mankind." / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (11) to Mr. Noble on Sept[ember] 30 1853 in Boston, [Massachusetts] in regards to Dr. Chalmers advice about a request for an autograph. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (12) to Mrs. Villard on [May 28 1854?] thanking her for her friendship. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (13) to Mr. Bernard on Nov[ember] 23 1855 in Boston, [Massachusetts] in regards to speaking with him in person when he travels to Norway to lecture. / Theodore Parker writes in Am.1157 (14) to unknown on Ap[ril] 27 1858 in Boston, [Massachusetts] in regards to the training held next Saturday. / Theodore Parker writes in AM.1157 (15) to Mr. Slack on Sept[ember] 13 1858 in Boston, [Massachusetts] in regards to asking T[homas]. W[entworth]. Higginson over Prof[essor] Rogers on a matter.
Author:
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Addressee:
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Date:
[ca. July 26, 1845–September 13, 1858]
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Women Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--Public opinion--United States--19th century
Antislavery movements--Publishing--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Lectures and lecturing--Norway--History--19th century
Spiritualism--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualists--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States
Public opinion
Publishers and publishing
Christianity
Antislavery movements
Lectures and lecturing
Spiritualism--United States
Spiritualists
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Places:
Norway
Extent:
11 leaves (16 p.) ; 26 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z10zx75k
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Boston, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5725893
Call #:
MS Am.1157 (5-15)
Barcode:
39999086048186