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William Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding being recommended to settle at Barre in the Orthodox Church. He writes that the "soc's committee were desirious that I should write you, I say what I could to influence you to come." He continues to explain why Phelps should settle at Barre.
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2v23xt95k
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Letter from William Wolcott, Petersham, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 March 29
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2v23xt95k
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title
Letter from William Wolcott, Petersham, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 March 29
description
William Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding being recommended to settle at Barre in the Orthodox Church. He writes that the "soc's committee were desirious that I should write you, I say what I could to influence you to come." He continues to explain why Phelps should settle at Barre.
date
["March 29, 1832"]
year
1832
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5100152
creators
Wolcott, William, -1877
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--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Wolcott, William, -1877
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (3 p.) ; 26 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Petersham, [Massachusetts]
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2v23xt95k
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document
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