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Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1839 [January] 18

John Greenleaf Whittier writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding an introduction of Samuel D. Hastings who has "been a faithful and true advocate of our cause." He writes of troubles with the Presbyterians: "The vials of Presbyterian wraths are filling upon the heads of our "Union" Abolitionists. Friend Hastings will tell thee the whole story."

  • By Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892, Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
  • Dated ["[January 18, 1839]"]
  • Held by Boston Public Library
  • Part of Anti-Slavery Collection
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