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Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his recent success of his book in the press and his recent demands of having "sermons to write, neighbors to visit, & a 'notion' to attend to." He discusses a story about a "ghost' who urges a translator to persevere in his work.
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2z10zz28d
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Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, [18]41 Dec[ember] 9
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2z10zz28d
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title
Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, [18]41 Dec[ember] 9
description
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his recent success of his book in the press and his recent demands of having "sermons to write, neighbors to visit, & a 'notion' to attend to." He discusses a story about a "ghost' who urges a translator to persevere in his work.
date
["May 5, 1842"]
year
1842
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5764429
creators
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Publishers and publishing--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualism--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Christianity--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Publishers and publishing--United States--History
Spiritualism--United States
Spiritualists
Christianity
Christianity--United States
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26 cm.
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yes
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notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains annotations in the top left corner. Card catalog says written in "[West Roxbury]."
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[West Roxbury, Massachusetts]
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2z10zz28d
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