Letter from Theodore Parker to Convers Francis, 1842 Sept[ember] 25

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Theodore Parker to Convers Francis, 1842 Sept[ember] 25
Description:
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to Mr. Withington of the Divinity School and his belief that Francis exercises exemplary influence. He believes Unitarian ministers produce "first rate scholars for the age of Frothingham down to that of Upham than any other denomination." He urges a systematic, scientific approach to theology.
Author:
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Addressee:
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
Date:
September 25, 1842
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Christianity--United States--19th century
Unitarians--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity--United States
Unitarians
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
Frothingham, N. L. (Nathaniel Langdon), 1793-1870
Upham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z111g875
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
[Place of publication unknown]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5754851
Call #:
Ms C.1.6 (22)
Barcode:
39999086049317