Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 13 1838

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 13 1838
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he is undecided whether or not to accept the call from Oberlin as he is doing good work at his present post. He then discusses some troubles in the church in general.
Author:
Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
August 13, 1838
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
Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 32 x 43 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 "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, 25 Cornhill, Boston."
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
4745514
Call #:
MS A.21.8 (73)
Barcode:
39999032918995