Clarissa writes to her son, Amos, in regards to money troubles and health problems. There is a second letter written on the third page by a cousin but the rest of the letter is missing. In this brief letter, hi More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the breaking of Amos's engagement to Sarah Ann Haggins. He writes that "had you but tied one more knot-you would have given a deathblow to your..respectabilit More
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, his mother discusses prospective buyers for their farm. She also talks about different family members who came to visit her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the breaking of Amos's engagement to Sarah Ann Haggins. He writes that "had you but tied one more knot-you would have given a deathblow to your..respectabilit More
In this letter, Gurley, Ralph Randolph writes to Amos A. Phelps that, although Phelps’s proposition has not been met in the way he suggested, his letter interested him. He mentions the possibility that the orga More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in response to his last letter in which Phelps asked him about a scandal that Weeks had heard. He writes, "you enquire in the first place that 'when that insinuation wa More
Clarissa writes to her son, Amos, in regards to money troubles and health problems. There is a second letter written on the third page by a cousin but the rest of the letter is missing. In this brief letter, hi More
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Payson Grosvenor expresses his regret that Phelps had to leave the seminary for the term. He relates some news around the college and discusses his own sentiments respe More
In this letter, Gurley, Ralph Randolph writes to Amos A. Phelps that, although Phelps’s proposition has not been met in the way he suggested, his letter interested him. He mentions the possibility that the orga More
In this letter, Gurley, Ralph Randolph writes to Amos A. Phelps that, although Phelps’s proposition has not been met in the way he suggested, his letter interested him. He mentions the possibility that the orga More
Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps asking him about the length of his sermons as he is "feeling wondrously lazy after hearing two long sermons of about an hour each (by the way, when you come to w More
In this letter, Gurley, Ralph Randolph writes to Amos A. Phelps that, although Phelps’s proposition has not been met in the way he suggested, his letter interested him. He mentions the possibility that the orga More
Clarissa writes to her son, Amos, in regards to money troubles and health problems. There is a second letter written on the third page by a cousin but the rest of the letter is missing. In this brief letter, hi More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to his journey to Plymouth and news of his travels. He writes of religious matters: "It appears there have been some difficulties in the Church-and one of th More
Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps about his happiness in hearing of Amos's happiness in his present situation "that you seem to enter with so much spirit into that which should occupy the attenti More
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
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
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps about a previous money matter with Mr. Cromwell and Mr. Hayman. He concludes that he will pay the difference "out of my own pocket." He writes of Mr. Campbell who "prea More
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, his mother discusses financial matters, in particular the opportunity to sell their farm and her difficulty in collecting money. She also discusses other matters occurring with More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the breaking of Amos's engagement to Sarah Ann Haggins. He writes that "had you but tied one more knot-you would have given a deathblow to your..respectabilit More
Mary Ellen Jones writes to her friend Amos about religious matters in Farmington and news of people within the town. Clarissa Tryon, Amos' mother, writes a second, shorter letter after Mary's in which she wishe More
James Taylor Dickinson writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the books they ordered from Boston. He was informed that they were on their way to New Haven. Dickinson plans to be there in the first week of the term. More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps on news of Phelps' former love interest, "who once was the joy your heart and the idol of your soul." He also writes that Judge Hayes has been made Judge of the Probate More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting his assistance in South Berswick because the townspeople are in "a changing situation" due to their need for a new minister. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps about Mr. Keeler's ordination. He invites Phelps to be present for the occasion. He writes of news of the people of South Berswick and admits that "I have been much tro More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps about Mr. Keeler's ordination. He invites Phelps to be present for the occasion. He writes of news of the people of South Berswick and admits that "I have been much tro More
Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps about his duties concerning the advisability of entering the ministry. He doesn't believe he is capable of it--he writes "it us undoubted that I have neither str More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the townspeople of South Berswick who "like Mr. Keeler very much-he writes well and prays well but has the Andover failing-a want of energy in his delivery-wh More
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
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
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George William Perkins discusses the debate between Dr. Taylor and Dr. Woods, and compares the merits of each party. He expresses how much he is enjoying Taylor’s lectures, and More
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
Hubbard Winslow writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding matters concerning the religious of Dover. He discusses his plans for celebrating the Fourth of July. He writes of his desire to procure Mr. Tillotson's servic More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps about Mr. Keeler's ordination. He invites Phelps to be present for the occasion. He writes of news of the people of South Berswick and admits that "I have been much tro More
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps about Mr. Keeler's ordination. He invites Phelps to be present for the occasion. He writes of news of the people of South Berswick and admits that "I have been much tro More
Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps about his duties concerning the advisability of entering the ministry. He doesn't believe he is capable of it--he writes "it us undoubted that I have neither str More
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
William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is detained in Derry by a snowstorm. He discusses the "Negro question" and writes about seeing Sarah Ann Haggins in town. Lastly, he writes that Mr. Parsons did More
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Cutler Nichols says Dr. Taylor daily asks for news from Phelps. He also talks about Fitch’s speech, in which he attacked Johnson and Hayne, and addressed slavery and the I More
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Cutler Nichols says Dr. Taylor daily asks for news from Phelps. He also talks about Fitch’s speech, in which he attacked Johnson and Hayne, and addressed slavery and the I More
William P. Weeks writes Amos A. Phelps thanking him for his letter, stating that Phelps has been "long absent from his friends and his home, and whose unexpected return occasioned much joy and surprise." He ask More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan calls Garrison's project "a noble enterprise". He says that while he is "not sufficiently acquainted with you [to judge] whether you posse More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan calls Garrison's project "a noble enterprise". He says that while he is "not sufficiently acquainted with you [to judge] whether you posse More