Letter from William Goodell, Utica, to Amos Augustus Phelps and GeorgeRussell, Aug. 29. 1839

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William Goodell, Utica, to Amos Augustus Phelps and GeorgeRussell, Aug. 29. 1839
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Goodell writes that Chaplain is composing a large list of prominent abolitionists in the area at his request on behalf of Phelps. He says Chaplain does not know where these abolitionists stand with regard to “the great question” of Massachusetts although he knows the Quakers sympathize with Garrison. He also says Gerrit Smith disagrees with Garrison with regards to the political action, although not with regards to the “Women Question.” Goodell then discusses his own agenda of the Reform and the reason why New York is a better field than Boston for starting it. An added note explains that this last point will be shared with George Russell, whom Goodell asks to help circulate the “Christian Reformer.”
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Addressee:
Russell, George
Author:
Goodell, William, 1792-1878
Date:
August 29, 1839
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
Massachusetts Abolition Society
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Goodell, William, 1792-1878
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 42 x 24 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w925t12t
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Utica
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Boston, Mass."
Fragile. In a protective plastic cover.
Identifier:
4721622
Call #:
MS A.21.10 (83)
Barcode:
39999032917096