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Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for his delay in writing due to poor health and spirits. He comments on the city's appearance, stating "there is absolutely nothing attractive to any but a native or a spectator, most of the population is Irish or Scottish' the city is ragged, struggling, dirty." He discusses gossip brought against him by Brethren. He poses questions and discusses on Bible interpretation.
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2z10zz48w
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Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands], to Convers Francis, 1842 Aug[ust] 9
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title
Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands], to Convers Francis, 1842 Aug[ust] 9
description
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for his delay in writing due to poor health and spirits. He comments on the city's appearance, stating "there is absolutely nothing attractive to any but a native or a spectator, most of the population is Irish or Scottish' the city is ragged, struggling, dirty." He discusses gossip brought against him by Brethren. He poses questions and discusses on Bible interpretation.
date
["August 9, 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
5772876
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
Christianity--United States--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--19th century
Christianity--United States
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains provenance annotations in pencil in the top left corner.
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Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands]
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2z10zz48w
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