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Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to collecting material relating to his grandfather in Lexington. Mr. Ripley says Francis is reading a book on Richter and the soul's immortality and gives his opinions on its contents. He reveals his travel plans over the next few days.
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2z111f160
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Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, 1838 May 17
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2z111f160
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title
Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers Francis, 1838 May 17
description
Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to collecting material relating to his grandfather in Lexington. Mr. Ripley says Francis is reading a book on Richter and the soul's immortality and gives his opinions on its contents. He reveals his travel plans over the next few days.
date
["May 17, 1838"]
year
1838
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5754282
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
Spiritualism--United States--History--19th century
Christianity--United States--19th century
Unitarians--United States--History--19th century
Spiritualists--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Spiritualism--United States
Christianity--United States
Unitarians
Spiritualists
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
Francis, Convers, 1795-1863
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Correspondence
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1
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
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yes
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sf268508b
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ht24xg10q
notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript contains annotations in the top left corner in pencil "Josiah H. [Berston? Fol.?] April 17 1940."
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West Roxbury, [Massachusetts]
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2z111f160
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1
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