Letter from William Smyth, Brunswick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov 2d 1837

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William Smyth, Brunswick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov 2d 1837
Description:
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Smyth expresses his approval of the suggestion to form a new organization. He criticizes Garrison’s obstinacy and certain views that he holds, such as the non-government theory. He offers his own ideas relating to a new organization.
Author:
Smyth, William, 1797-1868
Addressee:
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847
Date:
November 2, 1837
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
Smyth, William, 1797-1868
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 x 40 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900qp239
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Brunswick
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. A. A. Phelps, Boston Mass." It was postmarked on Nov. 3 in Brunswick, Me.
It is stamped, "PHELPS MSS."
Identifier:
4750964
Call #:
MS A.21.7 p.76
Barcode:
39999032922823