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In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses the discontinuation of the Sword of Truth, for which he was the editor. He cites the lack of “sectarian influence to sustain” the paper and the lack of vocal supports of those who approved it as the reason for the paper’s failure. He also says he has withdrawn from the M. E. Church “on account of slavery and episcopacy,” and has commenced “the battle for independent life.” His church as a whole will leave with him.
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6w9264419
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Letter from Luther Lee, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 24. [1842?]
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6w9264419
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title
Letter from Luther Lee, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 24. [1842?]
description
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses the discontinuation of the Sword of Truth, for which he was the editor. He cites the lack of “sectarian influence to sustain” the paper and the lack of vocal supports of those who approved it as the reason for the paper’s failure. He also says he has withdrawn from the M. E. Church “on account of slavery and episcopacy,” and has commenced “the battle for independent life.” His church as a whole will leave with him.
date
["[December 24, 1842?]"]
year
1842
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
reuseAllowed
no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
4741603
creators
Lee, Luther, 1800-1889
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Lee, Luther, 1800-1889
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
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notes
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Year of production as it appears on the original manuscript as is ambiguous. Annotation on manuscript and context indicate 1842 to be the year of production.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston, Mass."
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Andover
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6w9264419
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