Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct. 7. 1840
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses correcting electoral tickets for Massachusetts. He then explains his current situation that makes it a challenge to attend an upcoming meeting in Lowell and asks Phelps whether it would be worthwhile for him to attend it. He then discusses matters related to publications and newspaper. He also asks for information regarding open positions in schools that his son might be able to take.
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Boston, Mass." It was postmarked on Oct. 8 in New York.