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Freeman Walker writes to Amos A. Phelps concerning the contents of a letter written by William Walker. He writes that he "saw the letter myself, but am not at liberty to say any thing about it, as it was strictly a private letter & was not to be made public. My brother...is now in Boston & I have no doubt that by calling on him you will get a satisfactory discussion of the letter."
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2v23xq49v
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Letter from Freeman Walker to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1842 Oct[ober] 11
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2v23xq49v
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document
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title
Letter from Freeman Walker to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1842 Oct[ober] 11
description
Freeman Walker writes to Amos A. Phelps concerning the contents of a letter written by William Walker. He writes that he "saw the letter myself, but am not at liberty to say any thing about it, as it was strictly a private letter & was not to be made public. My brother...is now in Boston & I have no doubt that by calling on him you will get a satisfactory discussion of the letter."
date
["October 11, 1842"]
year
1842
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5094141
creators
Walker, Freeman
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
institution
Boston Public Library
collections
Anti-Slavery Collection
subjects
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Walker, Freeman
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (1 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 composed in black ink on white paper. Below first line, the number "65" is written in pencil.
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2v23xq49v
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