Letter from George Jeffrey Tillotson, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 June 16th

Item Information

Title:
Letter from George Jeffrey Tillotson, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 June 16th
Description:
George Jeffrey Tillotson writes to Amos A. Phelps about the uncomfortable weather in Brooklyn, claiming "the heat is particularly oppressive." He then asks Phelps "How do you succeed in t[he] city of renown" and if "t[he] city folks recieve cordially & immediately your full blooded Taylorism?" Tillotson describes Brooklyn as "flourishing" and tells Phelps more news about their college friends. He also discusses his vows of celibacy with Phelps.
Author:
Tillotson, George Jeffrey, 1805-1888
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
June 16, 1832
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Tillotson, George Jeffrey, 1805-1888
Places:
Connecticut > Windham (county) > Brooklyn
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 20 x 17 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h740r222
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Place of origin:
Brooklyn, [Conn.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Taunton, Mass." It was postmarked with a circular stamp that reads "Brooklyn Conn. June 16."
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper. Above the salutation, the number "13" is written in pencil. On the third page, towards the fore edge there is a red seal that is partly covered with some paper. On the last page, towards the spine edge there is small circular hole about .5 cm in diameter.
Cataloged sgellerman
Identifier:
5047950
Call #:
MS A.21 v.2, p.59
Barcode:
39999085503835