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Copy of letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to Rufus Anderson,...

A.A. Phelps writes to Rufus Anderson about the article Anderson published in the Missionary Herald, entitled “Extract from a communication of Doct. Hall to the Maryland Colonization Society.” Supplying informat... More

Letter from John Quincy Adams Edgell, West Newbury, to Amos Augustus P...

John Quincy Adams Edgell and G. B. Penny write to the pastor of the Free Church of Boston regarding a meeting to be held in the Centre Church regarding the installation of J. A. Martyn as pastor of the Centre C... More

Letter from Edwin M. Gilbert, Columbia, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Decem...

In his letter to Amos A. Phelps, Edwin M. Gilbert expresses his approval of Phelps’s choice of profession in ministry. He relates some news around Lebanon, Conn. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a few anti-slavery publications, including Phelps’s book, the second edition of which Mr. Knapp is willing to publish. He then discusses a variety of to... More

Letter from George Allen, Shrewsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Mar. 31...

George Allen writes to Amos. A. Phelps about the necessity of a new anti-slavery paper in Boston. He praises Dr. Porter ([the editor of New England Spectator]) for his work, but says the Spectator has “done its... More

Letter from William Wood, Manchester, Eng[land], to Amos Augustus Phel...

William Wood writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding notes concerning a Mrs. Elaw, a "a female of color..has lately arrived here from Nantucket having a strong..duty to preach the Gospel in England! She says she is ... More

Receipted bills to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society from Amos Au...

The item includes two receipted bills. One is an $8.68 bill issued to Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society by Nathaniel Greene for letter postage, newspapers and boxes. An approval for the payment was signed on t... More

Letter from Nathan Lord, Dartmouth College, [Hanover], to Amos Augustu...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nathan Lord confirms that Dartmouth College has an equal admission policy with regard to race. He talks about a steady stream of aborigines educated in the colleges and two bla... More

Receipted bills to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society from Amos Au...

Letter from Tobias Ostrander, Lyons, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Decr 6th...

In compliance to Amos A. Phelps’s request, Tobias Ostrander supplies information on Joseph Ennis. He says Ennis is not married, but has a group of illegitimate children. His social standing used to be good enou... More

Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, Hatford, [Connecticut], to Amos A...

Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps about his duties as a school teacher for the Deaf and Dumb in Hartford. He describes the conditions of religion in the surrounding towns, stating "There are revi... More

Letter from Charles M. Putnam, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, March...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles M. Putnam talks about their mutual friends, as well as religious studies at Andover and Yale. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Bradford [Mass.], to Sarah Ann Haggi...

Amos Augustus Phelps describes his journey from Andover to Bradford, and discusses personal matters. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William P. Weeks, South Berswick, [Maine], to Amos Augustu...

William P. Weeks writes Amos A. Phelps about a Methodist revival in South Berswick. He writes, "One Methodist minister has already come among them and is practicing all the arts and devises of which he is cabal... More

Letter from Charles Payson Grosvenor, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Payson Grosvenor discusses Phelps’s letter and Grosvenor’s course of study at Andover Theological Seminary. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sylvester Holmes, New Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oc...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Sylvester Holmes says the state of affairs has not changed in New Bedford. He says he encloses three dollars for Mr. Norton. On another letter written on the verso on November ... More

Letter from Anson Greene Phelps, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 25...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Anson Greene Phelps writes that he had submitted Amos’s case to a society that assists young men to pay for their theological studies. Amos A. Phelps may obtain $75 per year fo... More

Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, [Hartford, Connecticut], to Amos ...

Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps about his intention to sail to Liverpool for the summer months as "the heat in summer would be too oppressive for my invalid, who is liable to be debilitated in ... More

Letter from Samuel Lee, Sherburne, to Amos Augustus Phelps, [June 1830...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses Miss Pettis’s spiritual progress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Whitney, Amherst, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...

John Whitney writes to Amos A. Phelps about arrangements for Whitney to teach at a school in Hopkington upon Phelps's request. He writes, "Mr. Parker informed me that you was desirous of obtaining two teachers,... More

Letter from James K. Camp, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 16th N...

James K. Camp writes to Amos A. Phelps to request that he (Phelps) forward a few letters, a watch, and newspapers to his (Camp's) son, John, in Boston. Camp congratulates Phelps on his choice of work as well as... More

Letter from Asa Rand, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 20, 1832

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Asa Rand gives the reason that he voted against Phelps as a new pastor of Pine Street Church: he says Phelps’s preaching style is overly “metaphysical or intellectual, while it... More

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that some medicine, suspected to be intended for one of the students, was sent to the institution by mistake. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Elijah Fitch, Hopkinton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 4th...

Elijah Fitch writes to A. A. Phelps that his parish in Hopkinton is still in uncertainty in regard to securing a minister. He asks a number of questions related to the church politics. Among them is the questio... More

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Autograph notes for sermons by Amos Augustus Phelps

This item contains bits and pieces of notes by Amos A. Phelps for his sermons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Hopkinton, to Asa Rand, Sept. 7th 18...

Amos Augustus Phelps writes to Reverend Asa Rand in response to the objection raised by Rand to Phelps’s preaching. Phelps explains his own opinions and wishes for “an opportunity of talking over together all m... More

Letter from George Jeffrey Tillotson, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Amos Augus...

George Jeffrey Tillotson writes to Amos A. Phelps about the growth of his church, stating, "My house of worship is full to overflowing." Tillotson also tells Phelps about classmates from college and the seminar... More

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Montpelier, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Octo...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Orson S. Murray expresses his approval of Phelps’s published lectures. He goes further to expresses his own antislavery sentiments. He forwards some names of abolitionists with... More

Letter from Arthur Tappan, N York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug't 12 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Arthur Tappan gives a list of names requested by Phelps in his letter of Aug. 7th. He rejoices in that the abolitionists cause gained “so able and efficient an advocate” as Phe... More

Letter from Lewis F. Laine, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 1, ...

Lewis F. Laine writes that "the inhabitants of [his] village” contemplate forming an antislavery society, and he was requested to invite Amos A. Phelps to address the society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May grants a permission to add his name to Phelps’s circular, and provides more names of the people who would probably be willing to add their names to it. Courtesy o... More

Letter from John Codman, Dorchester, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 12 March...

John Codman writes to Amos A. Phelps to agree to exchange pulpits on the 31st of March. . Courtesy of Boston public library.

Anti slavery convention for New England from Amos Augustus Phelps, [Bo...

This manuscript contains resolutions adopted at a meeting held at the office of S. E. Sewall on Sept. 24, 1833, relative to a National Anti-Slavery Convention to be held at Boston in Nov. 1833. Courtesy of Bost... More

Letter from Charles Fitch, to Amos Augustus Phelps, [1833]

Charles Fitch writes to Amos A. Phelps that he cannot sign Phelps's circular with his present views and feelings on the given subject. Phelps's circular, on the margins of which Fitch writes, declares slavehold... More

Letter from Joel Hawes, Hartford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 30th 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joel Hawes says they’d better postpone Phelps’s speech on slavery because he does not believe they would greatly benefit from having it delivered on July 4th. He says he agrees... More

Letter from Elijah Fitch, Hopkinton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, December...

Elijah Fitch writes to A. A. Phelps about the death of his (Fitch's) wife. He describes in detail the progress of her illness leading to her death, as well as his grief. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Wrentham, [Mass.], to Clarissa Tryon...

Amos A. Phelps writes to his mother, Clarissa Tryon, and informs her of his plans for the next month or two, as well as describing the convention he attended at Augusta, Maine. He says he made arrangements for ... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Amesbury [Mass.], to William Lloyd G...

Amos A. Phelps writes that he had “four grand meetings in Dover,” and is on his way to Boston. He asks Garrison to use extreme care in regard to the “American Union” question, and proposes a series of issues (i... More

Letter from Samuel Lee, Sherburne, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct 28, 18...

Luther Lee invites Amos A. Phelps and his wife to visit Sherburne. He wishes that Phelps will preach on the Sabbath and attend his wedding the next day. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Portland (Me.), to Charlotte Phelps,...

Amos A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, and discusses recent happenings of interest and his lecture schedule. After addressing a few [domestic?] arrangements they need to tend to, he expresses his sentime... More

Letter from John Starkweather, Bristol, to Amos Augustus Phelps, March...

John Starkweather writes to Amos A. Phelps upon hearing about his departure from his pastoral duties to take a new position at the American Anti-Slavery Society. He invites Phelps to spend a week or two in Bris... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May says it may be better if Phelps defers his visit to his (May’s) region until there is more interest in antislavery in the area. He says he will not be able to see... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Dec...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding anti-slavery matters. He tells Phelps that his suggestion for forwarding boxes of antislavery publications will "receive early attention." He writes that B. ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Sep...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding an article written in the Portland Mirror "signed by Benjamin Tappas & others warning on the borders of abolition." He writes that "the truth is, Brother, th... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May praises Phelps’s published lectures, which he recently read. He says he wishes he could wholly dedicate himself to the antislavery cause as he heard Phelps decide... More

Letter from E. D. Moore, Natick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan. 14th 18...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Erasmus Darwin Moore says he is unable to attend the antislavery meeting due to the late notice and his previous engagements. He says he is for antislavery, although he is pro ... More

Letter from John McCurdy Strong Perry, Mendon, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John McCurdy Strong Perry writes about some domestic arrangements and Phelps’s plan to leave Boston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835 Nov...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a list of names of abolitionists in Connecticut. He writes that this information "might be useful for you to know. But as I had not many names to give, and m... More

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 22 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root expresses his opinion that the course pursued at the recent convention at Boston is disadvantageous to the abolitionist cause. He says people at Dover are getting re... More

Letter from First Free Congregational Church (Boston, Mass.), Boston, ...

A special Committee of First Free Congregational Church writes to Amos A. Phelps to offer a position as a minister. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Timothy A. Porter, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ma...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Timothy S. Porter gives estimates for making alternations and additions on Phelps’s house according to Phelps’s plan. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Albany [N.Y.], to Charlotte Phelps, ...

A.A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, that nobody was hurt in Utica in spite of the mob. They had productive meetings, before the mob came and on the next day when they continued in Peterboro. He will be h... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 1...

Copy of a letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Buffalo [N.Y.], to Gerrit ...

A.A. Phelps writes to Gerrit Smith to invite him to a convention in Utica, N.Y. for forming the State Anti-Slavery Society. He asks Smith’s aid for the anti-slavery cause, mentioning the current crisis and the ... More

Letter from Frederick Augustus Fiske, Amherst, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

Frederick Augusts Fiske writes to Amos A. Phelps that Phelps's proposed lecture will do much good in Amherst. He says that there has been few antislavery lectures in the area and a great deal of ignorance in re... More

Letter from George A. Avery, Rochester, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct 5...

George A. Avery writes to Amos A. Phelps about the proposed State convention. Alvan Strewart thinks it is important to have large delegation and attendance from the whole Western region. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from David Root, Dover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 25 - 1835

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, David Root discusses Phelps’s planned visit to Dover. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel L. Hill, Willimantic, Ct., to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter, Samuel L. Hill and a number of supporters invite Amos A. Phelps to address the Female Antislavery Society of the area. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Isaac Knapp, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 24, 183...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Isaac Knapp asks Phelps whether he would like to revise his lectures, which has been out of print for some time, for a second edition to be printed by Knapp. Courtesy of Boston... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to First Free Congregation...

A. A. Phelps declines the position as a pastor of the Free Church of Boston. ("It seems to me that duty calls me to New York rather than to Boston.") Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John C. Lewis, Terrysville, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 17th ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John C. Lewis expresses his concern that, since not many people in his town will be inclined to sign Phelps’s circular at the present time, collecting signatures there at this ... More

Letter from Harlow Isbell, Meriden, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec 21st ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Harlow Isbell discusses Phelps’s visit to Meriden, as there have been some misunderstandings and complications regarding setting the date of the visit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from E. D. Moore, Natick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 30th 18...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Erasmus Darwin Moore describes his correspondence with Miss Bartlett. He says she has a strange notion of propriety in criticizing him for letting his intention to marry her kn... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to Charlotte Phelps, April...

A.A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, about a change in his travel plans. He decided to come to New York, and won’t be able to be home until several days later. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, Rochester, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

In this letter, Henry B. Stanton informs Amos A. Phelps of his recent activities in Utica, and of his plans for the future. He says both the “committee” and himself believe that they should wait until the anniv... More

Letter from First Free Congregational Church (Boston, Mass.), [Boston]...

John Kilton writes to Amos A. Phelps on behalf of the First Free Congregational Church that he (Phelpshas) has been voted to be the church’s pastor. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Elijah Fitch, Hopkinton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, May 13th...

Elijah Fitch writes to A. A. Phelps to thank him for sending a number of the Emancipator. Fitch relates news about his family and the church at Hopkinton. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, April ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a package of publications to be sent to Phelps. He also expresses his regret that Phelps decided not to settle in Boston’s Free Church. He then talks ab... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 Mar...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps that the committee has voted on Phelps' plan for prosecuting the "enquiry about northern slaveholding" and it was decided that "it is not best to print the schedules o... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 Jan...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about the Northampton Anti-Slavery Convention and how he nearly converted Mr. Todd of Northampton to the anti-slavery side. He writes, "He has been on the wrong side--... More

Letter from Jared Linsley, [Boston], to Amos Augustus Phelps, [April, ...

Jared Linsley writes to invite Amos A. Phelps and Mr. Waterman to a teabefore Phelps leaves Boston. He says he feels bad that Phelps is leaving the city, but wishes him great success with his work for the antis... More

Letter from Alanson St. Clair, West Boylston, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Alanson St. Clair requests certain publications that are needed in order to refute some charges made by some clergymen against the American Anti-Slavery Society and Massachuset... More

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

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-governmen... More

Letter from Joseph Warren Cross, Boxboro, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov...

Joseph Warren Cross writes to Amos A. Phelps to give a list of the members of the “Even. Con. Ministers of Mid. Union Association” along with their post office addresses and their affiliations to the antislaver... More

Receipts from Amos Augustus Phelps, Boston, to Henry Grafton Chapman a...

This item includes two receipts. One is signed by A. A. Phelps for the payment of $400 received from Henry G. Chapman for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The other is signed by B.F. Hallett for the paym... More

Letter from George Goodyear, Ashburnham, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec ...

In replying to Amos A. Phelps’s inquiry, George Goodyear describes the positions of the members of the Worcester North Association on the subject of antislavery. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William Goodell, Utica, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 13 April ...

William Goodell writes to Amos A. Phelps about his (Goodell’s) controversy with Leonard Bacon, and Gerrit Smith’s public letter to Bacon which could “do us much harm” due to some vagueness which he (Goodell) fa... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Boston, to Elbridge Gerry Howe, Sept...

Amos A. Phelps writes to Elbridge G. Howe and discusses “the positions taken in the pastoral letter” regarding the rights for the clergy. He then encourages Howe to work on an “appeal” signed by pastors. He goe... More

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, to Amos Augustus Phelps,

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel May says he will comply with Phelps’s request and send him the list of names of the members of the upcoming convention on slavery in Worcester, as long as he (Phelps) pr... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Boston, to William Smyth, Oct 24. 18...

Amos A. Phelps writes to William Smyth to express his belief that the formation of a new organization should be postponed until after the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He says that t... More

Letter from Nehemiah Huntington, Peterboro, to Amos Augustus Phelps, S...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nehemiah Huntington reports on Gerrit Smith’s ongoing work for the antislavery cause in the state of New York, providing a quote from Smith’s letter written upon his arrival at... More

Letter from Center Church of Haverhill, [Haverhill], to Amos Augustus ...

Committee of the Center Church of Haverhill requests Amos A. Phelps that he “aid to meet in council ? for the purpose of assisting in constituting the pastoral relation lectures” for their newly appointed pasto... More

Letter from Jonathan Ward, Plymouth, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Jonathan Ward writes to Amos A. Phelps confessing he is "at some loss as to my duty in relation to the abolition enterprise." He then discusses his views about abolition, stating "you know I have always disappr... More

Letter from P. B. Fisk, Heath, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan 13. 1838

In reply to the request of Amos A. Phelps, P. B. Fisk sends information regarding the Baptist ministers of Heath and vicinities, including the attitude of each one toward the antislavery cause. He says that “my... More

Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...

George Waters write Amos A. Phelps about the sentiments of several ministers in the vicinity of Holden, concerning anti-slavery. He writes of Revered Alisha Scanson of Southborough who "professed himself Anti-S... More

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1838 Marc...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan answers some questions from Phelps about a Presbyterian church, for which Phelps is being called as a pastor. In answering the questions, Tappan copies a letter fr... More

Letter from Epaphras Goodman, Dracutt, to Amos Augustus Phelps, April ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Epaphras Goodman welcomes Phelps’s plan to establish new antislavery paper for the antislavery members of the orthodox congregational churches. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Copy of letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Boston, to William Cogswell ...

On the first of a series of letters, Amos A. Phelps writes to the Board of Managers of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society regarding his previous communication about the possibility of his leaving the agency... More

Receipt from Amos Augustus Phelps, Boston, to Henry Grafton Chapman, 3...

A receipt written by A.A. Phelps to Henry G. Chapman, Treas[urer of Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society], for $100. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sophia Louisa Little, Newport, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ap...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Sophia L. Little expresses her religious sentiments, including the need of a new ministry. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Elijah Fitch, Hopkinton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, May 5th ...

Elijah Fitch writes to A. A. Phelps about the difficulty of obtaining minister for his parish in Hopkinton. He discusses the possibility of calling Mr. Goodman, whom Phelps mentioned. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Edwin Brown, Providence, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Apr...

John E. Brown writes to Amos A. Phelps that anti-abolitionism is gaining strength in his church after a few abolitionists left. He describes the ongoing politics in his church society in relation to the possibi... More

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