Letter from Luther Lee, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 24. [1842?]

Item Information

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 He also says he has withdrawn from the M. E. Church “on account of slavery and episcopacy,” and has commenced “the battle for independent life.”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.
Author:
Lee, Luther, 1800-1889
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
[December 24, 1842?]
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
Lee, Luther, 1800-1889
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w9264419
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Andover
Language:
English
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."
Identifier:
4741603
Call #:
MS A.21.2 (76)
Barcode:
39999032919514