Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to Charlotte Phelps, Aug. 17. 1836

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to Charlotte Phelps, Aug. 17. 1836
Description:
A.A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, about domestic arrangements and the progress they are making in paying off debts. He says he would like to find a position which pays higher, but is in a dilemma because he loves working for the abolitionist cause.
Author:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Addressee:
Phelps, Charlotte
Date:
August 17, 1836
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
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900ps35j
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 "Mrs. Charlotte Phelps, Farmington, Ct." It was postmarked, "NEW YORK, AUG 17."
Identifier:
4664672
Call #:
MS A.21.6 (55)
Barcode:
39999063804593