Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Springville (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phelps, Sept. 22, 1835

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Springville (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phelps, Sept. 22, 1835
Description:
A.A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, about the difficulty he is having in getting places to lecture due to the tyranny of mobs. After discussing some recent activities, he talks about the prospect of becoming a preacher at "the Free Church" and also of obtaining editorships of "the Spectator." He says he intends to return home after the Convention.
Author:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Addressee:
Phelps, Charlotte
Date:
September 22, 1835
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 41 cm.
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Place of origin:
Springville (N.Y.)
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Mrs. Charlotte Phelps, Farmington, Conn." The address of origin is "Springville, N.Y., Sep 25."
Identifier:
4664154
Call #:
MS A.21.5 (67)
Barcode:
39999063804171