Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Buffalo (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phelps, Oct. 8. 1835

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Buffalo (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phelps, Oct. 8. 1835
Description:
A. A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, about the troubles concerning the mobs and the $1000 reward put upon his head. After discussing his schedule until the convention in Utica, after which he will return home, Phelps speaks of other types of adversities, mentioning that he has to “grapple with principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places.” He then discusses some domestic affairs, and the prospect of taking charge of the New England Spectator in Boston.
Author:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Addressee:
Phelps, Charlotte
Date:
October 8, 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 40 cm.
Permalink:
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Place of origin:
Buffalo (N.Y.)
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Mrs. Charlotte Phelps, Farmington, Conn." It was postmarked, "BUFFALO, N.Y., OCT 8."
Identifier:
4664254
Call #:
MS A.21.5 p.71
Barcode:
39999063804197