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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."
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2v23xr78h
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Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1839 [January] 18
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2v23xr78h
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title
Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1839 [January] 18
description
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."
date
["[January 18, 1839]"]
year
1839
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5098436
creators
Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Societies, etc--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
Societies
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (1 p.) ; 26 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper. The number "16" is written in pencil on left side of page.
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Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]
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2v23xr78h
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