Copy of a letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Auburn [N.Y.], to Otis Allen, Aug. 10, 1835

Item Information

Title:
Copy of a letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Auburn [N.Y.], to Otis Allen, Aug. 10, 1835
Description:
A. A. Phelps’s writes to advise on a State Convention to be held for the purpose of forming the New York State Anti-Slavery Society. He recommends Utica for the venue, and advises that “the call should go out signed by the officers, or executive committees" of the several societies across the State. Otis Allen replies in agreement with Phelps. He lists the officers of the Society as well as the members of the Executive committee.
Author:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Addressee:
Allen, Otis, 1804-1865
Contributor:
Albany Anti-Slavery Society
Date:
August 10, 1835
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
Allen, Otis, 1804-1865
New York State Anti-Slavery Society
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 x 20 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900pz47c
Terms of Use:
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No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Auburn [N.Y]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Contains a copy of Otis Allen’s response to Phelps’s letter, which was written on August 28 1835 in Albany.
Annotation on the second page: “Letter to Secretary of the Albany Anti-Slavery Society and his reply, in reference to Utica Convention, Aug. 10. 28th. 1835.”
Identifier:
4664888
Call #:
MS A.21.5 (50)
Barcode:
39999063804114