Lewis Tappan 1788 1873

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan, a member of the committee to nominate Officers for the National Anti-Slavery Society, requests Phelps make some recommendations regarding good candidates for the More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests for information concerning the character and ability of Mr. Granger, who desires to become the pastor of the new Free Church in New York. Courtesy of Bost More

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking about the proper date to hold the monthly "Concert of prayer for our colored brethren." He asks Garrison whether the fourth Monday or the last Monday of each More

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking about the proper date to hold the monthly "Concert of prayer for our colored brethren." He asks Garrison whether the fourth Monday or the last Monday of each More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan comments on a few subject matters Phelps addressed in his letter: regarding George Thompson, he (Tappan) doesn’t have much confidence in him; as for the mission to More

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison providing instructions for Garrison to repay Tappan and his brother, Arthur Tappan, for covering the cost of Nathaniel Paul's trip to England. Tappan then discusses More

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining that he did not want his last note to be published as it put him "before the public in an antagonist position with my brother." He tells Garrison that wh More

Lewis Tappan writes to George Thompson congratulating him on the birth of his son. He says he will be responsible for fifty copies distributed of the Liberator. He doubts whether New York abolitionists will sup More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of the Executive Committee’s decision to publish a weekly paper in addition to the present publications. Tappan requests for information regarding Mr. George More

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that "Israel Lewis has sued my brother [Arthur Tappan], 1. for Slander, and 2. for money in his hands when suit was commenced on note of Israel Lewis & More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of the Executive Committee’s decision to publish a weekly paper in addition to the present publications. Tappan requests for information regarding Mr. George More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan, expresses his confusion regarding the meaning of a paragraph in Phelps’s letter. He says several people recommended Phelps as the editor of the new paper, and ask More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan defends the Executive Committee (of the American Anti-Slavery Society) in relation to the role Phelps suspects it played in forming the connection between Massachu More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps that it was voted at a committee meeting that Phelps “be request to prepare documents relative to Texas.” Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison answering Garrison's last letter point by point. First, he says that he does not approve of the Clerical Appeal, calling it "very censurable in many respects. It is More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the delicate situation in which the antislavery cause is placed, with certain individuals contemplating leaving the field or forming a new society. He sa More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan criticizes a call for the formation of an Evangelical antislavery society that was made recently, and suggests a possibility of yet another kind of new organizatio More

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

In this letter, Lewis Tappan asks Amos A. Phelps if he might accept a call as a pastor for a church in the State of New York. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests information regarding Joel Parker, whose name is attached to the declaration in Phelps’s book. Parker claims that Phelps met him in the street and told hi More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests information regarding Joel Parker, whose name is attached to the declaration in Phelps’s book. Parker claims that Phelps met him in the street and told hi More

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

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that he has been suspended from the Communion of his church for insisting to keep a stenographer during his trial. He expresses his gratitude for the info More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of his (Tappan’s) trial at the church on the charge of slender. Stating that Joel Parker denies signing the Declaration of Sentiment attached to Phelps’s book More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of his (Tappan’s) trial at the church on the charge of slender. Stating that Joel Parker denies signing the Declaration of Sentiment attached to Phelps’s book More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the upcoming schedule of John Scoble, who is visiting the US from England. After visiting Paterson and Philadelphia, Scoble will lecture in Boston. Tappa More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of his (Tappan’s) trial at the church on the charge of slender. Stating that Joel Parker denies signing the Declaration of Sentiment attached to Phelps’s book More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that he has been suspended from the Communion of his church for insisting to keep a stenographer during his trial. He expresses his gratitude for the info More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that he has been suspended from the Communion of his church for insisting to keep a stenographer during his trial. He expresses his gratitude for the info More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the upcoming schedule of John Scoble, who is visiting the US from England. After visiting Paterson and Philadelphia, Scoble will lecture in Boston. Tappa More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that he has been suspended from the Communion of his church for insisting to keep a stenographer during his trial. He expresses his gratitude for the info More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan informs Amos A. Phelps of his (Tappan’s) trial at the church on the charge of slender. Stating that Joel Parker denies signing the Declaration of Sentiment attached to Phelps’s book More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan clarifies certain wordings in his previous letter. He then discusses the “Reporter” having only few subscribers, and speculates for the reason that the religious p More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the money collected for the Amistad captives. He reports on the amount received and how it was disbursed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan criticizes several anti-slavery men for being “willing to do anything” for what they falsely believe is right, and praises St. Clair and Torrey. He says some peopl More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan acquiesces that Phelps could do more good at home than at the anti-slavery convention in England. He then discusses the candidates for the president of the new soc More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan accepts the invitation to the anniversary meeting of the Massachusetts Abolition Society, and expresses his personal feelings about the current state of the antisl More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he had received $ 39.61 that Phelps sent through Loring, and explains why Loring's name replaced Phelps’s. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that the planned visit to Boston of the liberated Africans from Amistad needs to be deferred. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses meetings to be held in Boston for the Mendians from Amistad, as well as the plan to send them home in the fall of the same year. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the intention to send the Medians from Amistad to Sierra Leone. He says funds are needed for that purpose, and requests meetings be set up in Boston and More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan speaks of "4 excellent meetings in the city of the Amistad Africans,” and a large meeting scheduled for the next day. 16 Africans, including Cinqué and 3 girls was More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that the planned visit to Boston of the liberated Africans from Amistad needs to be deferred. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan explains that the information Phelps received regarding the Mendians’ visit to Boston was inaccurate and improperly sent to him. He further discusses the plan for More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan requests that Amos A. Phelps see that an article about the Mendians from Amistad, which was printed in the Tribune, is reprinted by several Boston papers. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the arrangements made for sending the Mendians from the Amistad to Sierra Leone, as well as the plans for holding meetings in Boston to raise the funds. More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his concern for Phelps’s health. He says one of his daughters suffers from tuberculosis, and suggests some remedies for the disease. Courtesy of Boston P More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests for more copies of "the Memorial." He says he is enclosing a copy of the Recorder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his sympathy in Phelps’s affliction. He then says he would like to consult Phelps about an article to be published in the forthcoming issue of the “Repor More

In this letter, Lewis Tappan requests Amos A. Phelps return his (Phelps’s) communication for “the Reporter,” which is enclosed. He then reports on the first anniversary meeting of the Union Mission Society rece More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says Mr. Pratt promised to pay his note in 90 days. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan reports what he communicated to Mr. Pratt, a debtor, about his problematic note. He also mentions the safe arrival of the Mendians. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is enclosing a letter from H. Cowles, concerning the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He says Phelps was mentioned as the best person More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says the proprietor of the New York Evangelists paid for Phelps’s draft. He discusses the contribution he had promised to make toward Phelps’s trip to England. He More

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In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is enclosing a newspaper containing Charles Grandison Finney’s sermons on Regenration. He discusses plans for distributing several thousand copies of its r More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is sending Phelps the copies of all the issues of the “Reporter” he has. He also discusses some money matters. He then says Phelps has “done right in withd More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is enclosing the proof of Dr. Lafon’s address on missions. He would like Phelps’s remarks on it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says a bundle of tracts arrived the day before. He also mentions “sad news from Oberlin.” Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan reports on his conversation with Phelps’s debtors. He makes suggestions regarding Phelps’s plan to go to England, and discusses some letters to be published in the More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is pleased with Phelps’s decision to visit New York. He talks about Mr. Bidwell, Elizur Wright, and Mr. Sturge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses materials for the “Union Missionary.” After giving some advice with regard to Phelps’s recent illness, Tappan assures Phelps of his support in case he le More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests Phelps write the annual report for the Union Missionary Society. He invites Phelps to his house to work there. He also mentions Phelps’s questions regardi More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan addresses some of Phelps’s misconceptions regarding the Union Mission Society. He discusses nonsectarian nature of the society and some financial matters. Courtesy More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a number of subjects, including some monetary matters between Phelps and himself, the question of abolition in the District of Columbia, Phelps’s plan co More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a large amount of papers he received from England about Brown, and the plans to reprint some of them in the US. He then talks about the necessity to esta More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses matters related to printing a paper (presumably the Union Missionary). He then reports on Torrey’s letter discussing the plan to have him pardoned and th More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan addresses some of Phelps’s misconceptions regarding the Union Mission Society. He discusses nonsectarian nature of the society and some financial matters. Courtesy More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says the Union Missionary was printed and will be delivered shortly. He talks about Thomas Lafon, who is traveling, finding “friends of the cause everywhere.” He a More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his approval of Phelps’s last letter. He discusses matters related to running the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, and the recent development w More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is enclosing $3.40 that he owes Phelps according to his (Tappan’s) bookkeeper. He talks about the “Norwich report” of the American Board of Commissioners f More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says the executive Committee is pleased with the idea of Phelps assuming the position of Editor of the “Reporter” and Secretary of the society (presumably the Amer More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says the Union Missionary was printed and will be delivered shortly. He talks about Thomas Lafon, who is traveling, finding “friends of the cause everywhere.” He a More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses a strong desire among people in New York that Phelps accept the position of Secretary of the Union Missionary Society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his approval of “the copy” he received from Phelps. He says he will send all the materials for the Dec. 1st issue of the "Union Missionary." He then talk More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a number of subjects, including some monetary matters between Phelps and himself, the question of abolition in the District of Columbia, Phelps’s plan co More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a number of subjects, including some monetary matters between Phelps and himself, the question of abolition in the District of Columbia, Phelps’s plan co More

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Union Mission Society, Lewis Tappan writes to Amos A. Phelps that the Committee voted to appoint Phelps as the Corresponding Secretary and General Agent. The letter c More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his approval of “the copy” he received from Phelps. He says he will send all the materials for the Dec. 1st issue of the "Union Missionary." He then talk More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a large amount of papers he received from England about Brown, and the plans to reprint some of them in the US. He then talks about the necessity to esta More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a variety of subjects, including plans for having 1000 more copies of a Union Missionary's publication printed, Phelps’s letter to be laid before the Exe More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan requests Phelps write the annual report for the Union Missionary Society. He invites Phelps to his house to work there. He also mentions Phelps’s questions regardi More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the financial affairs related to anti-slavery missions, and his opinion that Dr. Lafon’s address should be “spread far & wide.” He then requests that Phe More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a number of subjects, including some monetary matters between Phelps and himself, the question of abolition in the District of Columbia, Phelps’s plan co More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he agrees with Phelps about Charles T. Torrey, except that he thinks Torrey should have abided by the process of the Courts. He says all the copies Phelps had More

This manuscript, presumably written by Amos A. Phelps and sent to Lewis Tappan, draws (or suggests) new rules for the Union Missionary Society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses a number of subjects, including Phelps’s salary, Mr. & Mrs. Fairbank who are gone from Oberlin, the question of Charles T. Torrey’s sanity, the desire of More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan expresses his approval of the content of Phelps’s last letter concerning the secretaryship of the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. He says he intends to More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses the possibility of publishing Phelps’s letter in the "Union Missionary" rather than in the “Recorder” as matter of convenience. He then makes suggestions More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses details of the business arrangements connected with Phelps’s probable acceptance of the editorship of the “Reporter” and the “Union Missionary.” Courtesy More

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, Lewis Tappan writes to appoint Amos A. Phelps Corresponding Secretary of the society, with the understanding that Phelps is More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses Mr. Bingham’s letter, and asks Phelps’s opinion about how to reply to him. He then mentions the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the American More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan briefly talks about a variety of matters, including a letter to the “French Committee” prepared by a member of the Executive Committee of the American and Foreign More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he would like to be relieved of part of his subscription for Torrey if enough money has been raised for him. He then talks about a variety of subject matters, More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan discusses details of the arrangements connected with Phelps’s new role as the editor of the “Reporter” and the “Union Missionary.” Courtesy of Boston Public Library

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan reports that Mr. Jackson declined the office of President. Mentioning his plan to visit Boston, Tappan asks if he can do anything for Phelps there. He says the mea More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says Professor Whipple has been appointed as Corresponding Secretary of the American Missionary Association. He then talks about the progress being made in the new More

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan says he is enclosing a letter to the convention and the letter from Mr. Jocelyn. He says he also encloses a letter from Mr. Scudder, which he says is the evidence More