Letter from Henry Cowles, Oberlin, to Amos Augustus Phelps, April 6. 1843

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Henry Cowles, Oberlin, to Amos Augustus Phelps, April 6. 1843
Description:
Henry Cowles informs Amos A. Phelps of the course of classical study at Oberlin College. He also discusses Hiram Wilson's effort for educating the black people in Canada, praising Wilson's dedication but expressing doubts regarding his ability to properly carry out such a project. Finally, he discusses the steps being taken by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, “which will suddenly give development to an Anti-Slavery missionary organization.”
Author:
Cowles, Henry, 1803-1881
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
April 6, 1843
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
Cowles, Henry, 1803-1881
Wilson, Hiram, 1803-1864
Oberlin College
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 32 x 39 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Oberlin
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston, Ms." It was postmarked on Apr. 7 in Oberlin, Ohio.
Identifier:
5071894
Call #:
MS A.21.13 p.22
Barcode:
39999066759950