Letter from Ray Potter, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1837 Dec[ember] 4

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Title:
Letter from Ray Potter, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1837 Dec[ember] 4
Description:
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Ray Potter discusses Garrison's views of government saying he fears Garrison has "exposed yourself to be greatly misunderstood." Potter then discusses the concept of "law" and differentiates between "moral law" and "ceremonial law." He also shares his views of Christianity and how it relates to the law, obedience, and forgiveness of sin.
Author:
Potter, Ray, 1795-1858
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
December 4, 1837
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
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity--United States
Social reformers--United States
Potter, Ray, 1795-1858
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 35 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z111926d
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Providence, [Rhode Island]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the letter is addressed to "Mr. William Lloyd Garrison Boston- Mass."
Identifier:
5724339
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.6, p.92
Barcode:
39999086048467