Letter from George Russell, [Kingston], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 9. 1838

Item Information

Title:
Letter from George Russell, [Kingston], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 9. 1838
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George Russell states that he feels “some difficulties” working for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He says he does not agree with William Lloyd Garrison’s views on the Sabbath, women’s role in abolitionism, and the ministry.
Author:
Russell, George
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
July 9, 1838
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
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 25 x 21 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900qk24z
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
[Kingston]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Place of production from annotation on manuscript.
On top of manuscript, in the hand of the author of the letter: "Confidential."
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
4747892
Call #:
MS A.21.8 (60)
Barcode:
39999032922492