Letter from William Goodell, Utica, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 12 September. 1839

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William Goodell, Utica, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 12 September. 1839
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Goodell expresses his regret concerning the Abolitionist's editor Elizur Wright’s leaving the paper. He also discusses his plan to terminate the weekly anti-slavery publication in Utica and to resort to pamphlets. He discusses the cost-effectiveness of weekly papers, and what is required for the success of various different types of papers. He says he needs to consider which “mode and means of operation” is the most efficient and which work is the most urgently needed. He goes on discussing certain religious principles and developments that influence his views.
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Author:
Goodell, William, 1792-1878
Date:
September 12, 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
Wright, Elizur, 1804-1885
Goodell, William, 1792-1878
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 32 x 39 cm.
Permalink:
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Place of origin:
Utica
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Boston, Mass." It was postmarked on Sept 14 in Utica, N.Y.
Identifier:
4721788
Call #:
MS A.21.10.88
Barcode:
39999032923722