Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 22d August 1837

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 22d August 1837
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan defends the Executive Committee (of the American Anti-Slavery Society) in relation to the role Phelps suspects it played in forming the connection between Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberator. Tappan makes a few remarks regarding the strong connection that does exists between the Massachusetts Society and the Liberator, his wish that the Grimké sisters would not engage in an advocacy of the government question or the women’s rights while lecturing for the antislavery cause, and Henry Clarke Wright’s commission being at risk. Tappan expresses his willingness to explore the option of two organizations in Massachusetts. He also expresses his approval of the articles by Phelps and Garrison.
Author:
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
August 22, 1837
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
American Anti-Slavery Society. Executive Committee
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873
Wright, Henry Clarke, 1797-1870
Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879
Grimké, Sarah, 1792-1873
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
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Place of origin:
New York
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston."
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
5011385
Call #:
MS A.21.7 (42)
Barcode:
39999085500682