Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Groton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 27 Oct. 1837

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Groton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 27 Oct. 1837
Description:
Amos Farnsworth writes to Amos A. Phelps to express his belief that, in spite of Garrison's severe attack on the clergy, it would be better for the antislavery cause if his opponents stay with him rather than forming a new organization.
Author:
Farnsworth, Amos, 1754-1847
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
October 27, 1837
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
Farnsworth, Amos, 1754-1847
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
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Place of origin:
Groton
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston, Mass."
Identifier:
5071022
Call #:
MS A.21.7 (71)
Barcode:
39999066761162