Letter from William Eaton, Charlotte, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 1. 1835

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William Eaton, Charlotte, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 1. 1835
Description:
William Eaton writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is physically unable to accept the appointment as an agent of the Anti-slavery Society. He says that he is too old, and that the area is a particularly hard field. He recommends that the society send somebody experienced and powerful for a few months to the area to turn the public opinion. He also mentions J. F. Goodhill as a potential candidate an agent. He then answers Phelps's inquiry about parishes in the region, and says that a number churches in the southeastern part of the state need pastors. He mentions some opportunities for missionary works as well. Eaton closes the letter by pleading that the people of Vermont need more information on slavery.
Author:
Eaton, William.
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
August 1, 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
Places:
Vermont
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 x 41 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900qx50n
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Charlotte
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Agent of the Am. An. S. Society, (Care of Rev. S. W. [Wilson?]), New York."
Identifier:
5071018
Call #:
MS A.21.5 (49)
Barcode:
39999066760701