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<mods:title>Letter from George Jeffrey Tillotson, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 June 16th</mods:title>
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<mods:abstract>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.</mods:abstract>
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<mods:note>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."</mods:note>
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