Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Andover, [Mass.], to Sarah Ann Haggins, March 2nd 1828

Amos Augustus Phelps describes to Sarah Ann Haggins his journey to Andover after meeting her [in Berwick?]. He then gives advice concerning being a future minister’s wife: go to live in Boston to widen her horizon, and “read--read as much as possible, study--improve every opportunity for acquiring information--be a literary lady--Remember the station to which you are destined.”

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