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In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George Thompson expresses his gratification in hearing that Phelps attaches importance to the “fundamental principles” of “immediate, unconditional, entire emancipation.” He then talks about four speeches he gave at an antislavery convention in Groton and a lecture he delivered in Lowell, as well as his future schedule.
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5h740p92b
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Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 October 7
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5h740p92b
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title
Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 October 7
description
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George Thompson expresses his gratification in hearing that Phelps attaches importance to the “fundamental principles” of “immediate, unconditional, entire emancipation.” He then talks about four speeches he gave at an antislavery convention in Groton and a lecture he delivered in Lowell, as well as his future schedule.
date
["October 7, 1834"]
year
1834
rights
No known copyright restrictions.
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No known restrictions on use.
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no restrictions
language
English
identifierLocal
5048000
creators
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
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
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
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Correspondence
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1 leaf (2 p.) ; 32 x 21 cm.
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Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
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Roxbury
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5h740p92b
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