Letter from Joshua Emery, Weymouth, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 20, 1842

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joshua Emery, Weymouth, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 20, 1842
Description:
Joshua Emery Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about Phelps's upcoming sermon in Weymouth scheduled for the next Sabbath. He explains the theological leanings of the church members. He thinks it would be helpful to the church if Phelps preaches on Divine Sovereignty, although several church members requested that the subject be not touched. Phelps will be expected to preach on slavery.
Author:
Emery, Joshua, 1807-1882
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
June 20, 1842
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Emery, Joshua, 1807-1882
New England Spectator
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 x 39 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h73zn98g
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Place of origin:
Weymouth
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, East Boston, Mass." It was postmarked on June 22 in Weymouth, Mass.
Identifier:
5070859
Call #:
MS A.21.12 (120)
Barcode:
39999066761089