Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 14. 1835

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 14. 1835
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a few anti-slavery publications, including Phelps’s book, the second edition of which Mr. Knapp is willing to publish. He then discusses a variety of topics, including the pictorial illustrations of slavery that is being completed, the disposing of the Spectator stock, and a meeting to be held at the Free Church to determine upon its pastor.
Author:
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
December 14, 1835
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
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 x 42 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Boston
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Farmington. Connecticut." It was postmarked on Dec. 14 in Boston, Ms.
Identifier:
4745512
Call #:
MS A.21.5 (84)
Barcode:
39999032919993