Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 27 '40

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 27 '40
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt talks about his financial difficulties, and says he may not be able to attend an upcoming convention. He gives advice concerning a candidate to replace him. He says Mr. Birney has returned but his future plan is not clear to them. He also discusses some issues related to the Emancipator.
Author:
Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
[November 27, 1840]
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 (2 p.) ; 25 x 20 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w926465w
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
New York
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
4745518
Call #:
MS A.21.11 (119)
Barcode:
39999032919571