Letter from Thomas Lafon, Jordan, N.Y., to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov: 28th 1845

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Thomas Lafon, Jordan, N.Y., to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov: 28th 1845
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Thomas Lafon discusses the case of J. L. Merrick, who was recalled from his missionary station by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Merrick has been trying to contest this decision by the Board. Lafon discusses a plan to call a convention in this connection.
Author:
Lafon, Thomas, 1801-1876
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
November 28, 1845
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
Lafon, Thomas, 1801-1876
Merrick, James Lyman, 1803-1866
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w926375x
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Jordan, N.Y.
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, 118 Nassau St., N. Y."
Identifier:
4721709
Call #:
MS A.21.15 (83)
Barcode:
39999032919332