Letter from Simeon Smith Jocelyn, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec 6. 1837

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Simeon Smith Jocelyn, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec 6. 1837
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Simeon Smith Jocelyn expresses his regret that Phelps intends to leave the field of antislavery. On the other hand, he expresses his delight at the possibility of Phelps being located in the ministry at New Haven. Jocelyn will discuss the matter with a few people in New Haven next time when he visits the area.
Author:
Jocelyn, Simeon Smith, 1799-1879
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
December 6, 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
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Jocelyn, Simeon Smith, 1799-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 x 41 cm.
Permalink:
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Place of origin:
New York
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Revd A A. Phelps, Boston." It was postmarked on Dec 7 in New York.
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
4719933
Call #:
MS A.21.7 (100)
Barcode:
39999032918540