Letter from Milton Metcalf Fisher, Westboro, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Sept 21 1837

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Title:
Letter from Milton Metcalf Fisher, Westboro, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Sept 21 1837
Description:
Milton M. Fisher writes to Amos A. Phelps that he thinks Phelps's letter addressed to “Mr. Morse Merchant” is for himself as he is the only merchant in town known to be an abolitionist. He expresses his sentiments about the existing “division” among the abolitionists and his dissatisfaction with Garrison. He says that, while Garrison has a right to disseminate his own opinions, he should not do so as an agent of the Anti-Slavery Society. He wants the Liberator to “haul off from some of the objectionable doctrines.” He says he wishes that “Mr. Fitch” and Garrison will have their differences addressed at the upcoming Worcester Convention.
Author:
Fisher, Milton M. (Milton Metcalf), 1811-1903
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
September 21, 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
Fisher, Milton M. (Milton Metcalf), 1811-1903
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h740311m
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Westboro
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Boston, Mass."
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
5071012
Call #:
MS A.21.7 (57)
Barcode:
39999066763879