Letter from Evan Lewis, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11th mo. 14th 1833

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Evan Lewis, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11th mo. 14th 1833
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Evan Lewis says he subscribes to abolitionism and approves the proposed usage of his name for the cause. He says ministers around him generally advocate colonization. He comments upon the large gap that exists between those who advocate universal emancipation and colonization. He apologizes for not being able to do much in aid of the cause of slavery due to poor health.
Author:
Lewis, Evan, 1782-1834
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
November 14, 1833
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
African Americans--Colonization
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Lewis, Evan, 1782-1834
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 20 x 33 cm.
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Place of origin:
Philadelphia
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Pastor of Pine Street Church, Boston, Mass."
Identifier:
4741616
Call #:
MS A.21.3 (55)
Barcode:
39999032919167