Letter from William P. Weeks to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1827 Nov[ember] 29

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William P. Weeks to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1827 Nov[ember] 29
Description:
William P. Weeks writes Amos A. Phelps about the sudden death of Major Haggins. He describes that "soon after he rose--he complained of being sick at the stomach, was immediately taken to vomit and they sent for the Doctor-but it was too late, the vital spark was extinguished." He mentions how Major Haggins' death "would speak in the voice of to the Drunkards in this place."
Author:
Weeks, William P., 1803-
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
November 29, 1827
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Weeks, William P., 1803-
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2v23xj656
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
[Place of publication not identified]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper. Next to the date is written "before meeting" in same black ink.
Identifier:
5070787
Call #:
MS A.21 v.1, p.43
Barcode:
39999085423927