Letter from Joseph C. Marsh, Barnstable, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Feb. 25. 1839

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Joseph C. Marsh, Barnstable, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Feb. 25. 1839
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joseph C. Marsh reports on his work as an antislavery agent. He says he had “a very unfavorable time” in the last quarter. He also explains why it will be difficult to raise funds in the near future. (The area had an unfavorable winter and fishing season, and the general interest in antislavery needs to be raised.) He says he has delivered 23 lectures, formed two new societies, and is now working on building two more societies. He expresses his grief over the clash they had with the Garrison group.
Author:
Marsh, Joseph C.
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
February 25, 1839
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
Massachusetts Abolition Society
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6w9264711
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Place of origin:
Barnstable
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Revd. A. A. Phelps, Boston." It was postmarked on Feb 26 in Sandwich, Ms.
Identifier:
4745634
Call #:
MS A.21.9 (55)
Barcode:
39999032919597