Letter from Harper Boies, Dalton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jany 27th 1841
Description:
Harper Boies writes to Amos A. Phelps about his overdue salary owed by the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. After discussing his health, he says he is pursuing the position of Steward of the Marine Hospital in Boston or Charlestown. He says he will “give up to [Phelps] any demand against the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society if [Phelps] will obtain for [Boies] the appointment of Steward of the Marin Hospital.” He asks Phelps to draw up petitions for the removal of the current steward and for his appointment.
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston, Mass." It was postmarked in Dalton, Ms. on Jan.28.
