Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands], to Convers Francis, 1842 Aug[ust] 9

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Title:
Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands], to Convers Francis, 1842 Aug[ust] 9
Description:
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for his delay in writing due to poor health and spirits. He comments on the city's appearance, stating "there is absolutely nothing attractive to any but a native or a spectator, most of the population is Irish or Scottish' the city is ragged, struggling, dirty." He discusses gossip brought against him by Brethren. He poses questions and discusses on Bible interpretation.
Author:
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Addressee:
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
Date:
August 9, 1842
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--United States--History--19th century
Christianity--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--19th century
Christianity--United States
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z10zz48w
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains provenance annotations in pencil in the top left corner.
Identifier:
5772876
Call #:
MS C.1.6, p.33
Barcode:
39999085838298