Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 8, 1833

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 8, 1833
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he thinks Phelps’s decision regarding “the paper” was wise. He describes (financial) difficulties of running a paper. He then talks about an agent who were working for his society but now headed to Boston. He requests Phelps help him with his advice. He also Requests recommendations for a good agent if possible. He continues with his advice on how to make the Evangelist a successful paper for New England.
Author:
Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
November 8, 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
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 x 41 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w9264088
Terms of Use:
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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, Boston."
Identifier:
4741625
Call #:
MS A.21.3 (54)
Barcode:
39999032919423