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In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William H. Stoddard says that he accepts the position offered to him in the Massachusetts Abolitionist Society although he regrets that it has become necessary to organize the new society. He also gives names of several people “who are friendly to the new society.”
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m900qk81k
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Letter from William H. Stoddard, Northampton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 17. 1839
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m900qk81k
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title
Letter from William H. Stoddard, Northampton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 17. 1839
description
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William H. Stoddard says that he accepts the position offered to him in the Massachusetts Abolitionist Society although he regrets that it has become necessary to organize the new society. He also gives names of several people “who are friendly to the new society.”
date
["June 17, 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
4750884
creators
Stoddard, William H.
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
Massachusetts Abolition Society
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 x 20 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Northampton
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