Letter from Benjamin S. Bowen, Bristol R/I, to Amos Augustus Phelps, February 2 1836

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Benjamin S. Bowen, Bristol R/I, to Amos Augustus Phelps, February 2 1836
Description:
Benjamin Bowen writes to Amos A. Phelps that he has been “led to mistake” the object for the convention in Providence, and that he was unaware that by giving Phelps his name he was “also declaring [himself] in favor of immediate emancipation.” He asks Phelps to explain this to the public.
Author:
Bowen, Benjamin S.
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
February 2, 1836
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
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
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5h7400926
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Place of origin:
Bristol R/I,
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Providence, R/I." It was postmarked in Bristol, R. I. on Feb. 3.
Identifier:
4714109
Call #:
MS A.21.6 (9)
Barcode:
39999066763358