anti slavery collection

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

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

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Simsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan. ...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps about her religious contemplations, as well as about their mutual friends. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Ralph Randolph Gurley, Washington, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

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

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

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps speaking of affairs at the home of Sarah Ann Haggins. He writes, "You mention in your last that you had a "momentary sorrow" in viewing the contents of my last letter b... More

Letter from Clarissa Bodwell Phelps Tryon, Farmington, [Connecticut], ...

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

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

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

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

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

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

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

Letter from Clarissa Bodwell Phelps Tryon, Farmington, [Connecticut], ...

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

Letter from William P. Weeks, So[uth] Berswick, [Maine], to Amos Augus...

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

Letter from Clarissa Bodwell Phelps Tryon, Farmington, [Connecticut], ...

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

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

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 hori... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

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

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

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

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 James H. Haven, Portmouth, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Sept 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, James H. Haven discusses Phelps’s criticism on Whitman’s theological discourse. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

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

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 William P. Weeks, Hebron, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustu...

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

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

William P. Weeks writes to Amos A. Phelps apologizing for his previous behavior during a conversation they had, stating that "believe me, they were made in the true spirit of friendship-in the same spirit that ... More

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

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

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

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

An analysis of Dr. Humphreys parallel between intemperance & the slave...

Amos A. Phelps writes that while the comparison between intemperance and the slave trade is useless, such a comparison does exert an influence. He proceeds to analyze and evaluate the parallel drawn by Humphrey... More

Letter from Ralph Randolph Gurley, Washington, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

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

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 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 Sylvester Holmes, N. Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Sylvester Holmes expresses his pleasure having had Phelps and his wife visit him. He gives news about his family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Mary Emily Jones, Farmington, [Connecticut], to Amos Augus...

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

Letter from Joel R. Arnold, Chester, [N.H.], to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

Joel R. Arnold writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is aware of the subject Phelps referred to in his letter. Arnold says he worked with Senator Bell, who supplied him with information about the [American Colonizat... More

Letter from George Washington Campbell, Albany, to Amos Augustus Phelp...

George W. Campbell writes to Amos A. Phelps about the colonization efforts and the American Colonization Society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Report of the Committee on Colonization, March 1829

This report, written by Amos A. Phelps, discusses the practicability of colonization, the argument for colonization, and why colonization is an inadequate remedy for the problem. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from James Taylor Dickinson, Medfield, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

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

Monthly concert reports by Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov 2nd [1829?]

This manuscript, written by Amos A. Phelps, contains notes from a meeting in New York about the activities of the American Colonization Society, and notes from another meeting in Philadelphia about a vessel sen... More

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

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

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

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

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jun...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps about his plan for missionary work. She asks where he plans to go. She wishes he wouldn’t go to Africa or Greece, but stay in America, although she wi... More

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

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

Letter from Sylvester Holmes, N. Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Sylvester Holmes expresses his pleasure having had Phelps and his wife visit him. He gives news about his family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Copy of a letter from William Lloyd Garrison, No. 30, Federal St., Bos...

Letter from Loren Robbins, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 12 1...

Loren Robbins writes to two recipients, one of which is Amos A. Phelps, about some administrative matters, including letters of recommendation and bills paid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Facts relative to Africa slave trade - colonization

This item contains notes by Amos A. Phelps on the American Colonization Society, and on the arguments often made in support of colonization. Phelps’s note also contains a list of books on the subject. A clippin... More

Letter from Letter from William P. Weeks, Dorchester, [Massachusetts],...

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

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jul...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps about her religious feelings. She then asks his advice concerning a proposal of marriage, from “a good honest farmer” with small means. She says she d... 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 William P. Weeks, South Berwsick, [Maine], to Amos Augustu...

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

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

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

Letter from Lucien Farnam, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, April 8. ...

Lucien Farnam writes to Amos A. Phelps about a number of matters, including the whereabouts of the “things” Phelps left in Andover, his (Farnam's) desire to go to New Hampshire, Dr. Tyler's structures, and a ce... More

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Feb...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps while visiting Phelps's mother in Farmington. She talks about the busy schedule of her life devoted to religious causes. She then talks about their fr... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, Derry, [New Hampshire], to Amos Augustus...

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

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Simsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan. ...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps about Phelps’s mother’s wish to hear about the situation of Ennis’s property because she is concerned that she may lose what Ennis owes her. After thi... More

Letter from William P. Weeks, South Berwick, [Maine], to Amos Augustus...

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

Letter from William P. Weeks, South Berwick, [Maine], to Amos Augustus...

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

Letter from Lucien Farnam, Andover, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec.9.182...

Lucien Farnam writes to Amos A. Phelps to keep friendly correspondence. He discusses his plan to spend some time in New Haven in the following year, Robbins who was supposed to take care of certain affairs that... More

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Simsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Febru...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps that she received his letter upon returning home. She says she welcomes Phelps’s chastisement, and says Phelps was right in saying that he “resorted t... More

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 William Hight, South Berwick, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 182...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Hight, on behalf of a committee at a S. Berwick church, requests that Phelps engage the person whom he recommended for preaching in South Berwick for five weeks. Courte... More

Letter from Bernard Whitman, Waltham, [Massachusetts], 1829 Oct[ober] ...

Bernard Whitman writes to unknown in regards to certifying that Theodore Parker is qualified to instruct in any of "our English Schools." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Parentha Bodwell, Farmington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, May...

Amos A. Phelps’s cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps that she opened Phelps’s letter to his mother with her permission. His mother left for Salem, N.Y. to confront her debtor. In a segment added later, B... 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 George William Perkins, New Haven, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

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

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 Hubbard Winslow, Dover, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus ...

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

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

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

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 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 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 Sylvia Ann Ammidon, [Boston?, Mass.], to Deborah Weston, N...

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Letter from Samuel H. Fletcher, Bolton, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 4 Mar...

Samuel H. Fletcher writes to Amos A. Phelps about the state of religious sentiments in Bolton and vicinity. He says people in the region are beginning to be more favorably disposed towards orthodox principles. ... More

Letter from Samuel Lee, Mendon, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 5. 1830

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses a minister position in an unnamed town (possibly Mendon). The town people want him to write to Phelps or Tillotson that they have a temporary person occupy... More

Letter from Isaac Gleason Porter, New Haven, to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Isaac Gleason Porter says the books Phelps left at the Theological Seminary at New Haven have been packed up and sent to him. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John McCurdy Strong Perry, New Haven, to Amos Augustus Phe...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John McCurdy Strong Perry writes about a variety of topics, including a few personal businesses he took care of for Phelps, the state of affair at the New Haven Theological Sem... More

Letter from Anne Warren Weston to Deborah Weston, Thursday evening, [1...

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Letter from Anne Warren Weston to Deborah Weston, Tuesday. I mean Thur...

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Letter from Mrs. Andrew Robeson to Miss Weston, [183?]

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Letter from Dewey Whitney, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1830 Jul...

Dewey Whitney writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding instructions on payment to the agent for the Christian Spectactor subscriptions. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sylvia Ann Ammidon, Boston, [Mass.], to Deborah Weston, De...

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Proposals for publishing a weekly periodical in Washington City, to be...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Baltimore, [Md.], to Ebenezer Dole...

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, West St., [Boston], to Deborah Weston,...

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Letter from John Cutler Nichols, [New Haven], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

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

Letter from John Cutler Nichols, [New Haven], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

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

Letter from George Jeffrey Tillotson, Athol, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus...

George Jeffrey Tillotson writes to Amos A. Phelps congratulating him on his marriage and the "precious pearl you have lately found." Tillotston tells Phelps about his congretation and the religious situation in... More

Letter from Ezra Ripley, Concord, [Massachusetts], to Theodore Parker,...

Ezra Ripley writes to Theodore Parker in regards to his certification to teach an English school in Concord, Massachusetts. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sylvia Ann Ammidon, [Boston?, Mass.], to Deborah Weston, N...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Hartford, Ct., to George Shepard, ...

Letter from Samuel Fessenden, Windham County, Vermont, to William Lloy...

Samuel Fessenden enthusiastically approves of William Lloyd Garrison establishing the paper The Liberator and orders a copy. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Clarissa Bodwell Phelps Tryon, Farmington, [Connecticut], ...

Clarissa Tryon writes to her son Amos about domestic affairs in Farmington. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Baltimore, [Md.], to Ebenezer Dole...

Various notes for sermons, etc. by Amos A. Phelps

This item, consisting of 20 individual sheets and volumes, contains mostly Amos A, Phelps’s notes for his sermons. Some of the notes is written on the verso of Phelps’s letter to Mr. Russell (written on Dec. 7 ... More

Letter from Sylvia Ann Ammidon, [Boston?, Mass.], to Deborah Weston, N...

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Proposals for publishing a weekly periodical in Washington City, to be...

Letter from Samuel Lee, Mendon, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 5. 1830

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses a minister position in an unnamed town (possibly Mendon). The town people want him to write to Phelps or Tillotson that they have a temporary person occupy... More

Letter from Anne Warren Weston to Deborah Weston, Thursday eve'g, [183...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Baltimore, [Md.], to Ebenezer Dole...

Letter from James Forten, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William L...

James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his happiness to hear that Garrison is "about establishing a paper in Boston." Forten declares, "I hope your efforts may not be in vain; and may the 'Lib... More

Letter from Sylvia Ann Ammidon to Deborah Weston, December 27th, [1830...

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Letter from John Shoemaker Tyson, [Baltimore, Maryland], [1830]

This document lists a series of questions, or "interrogatives," that were written by "John S. Tyson At[torne]y for Def[endan]t" to ask witnesses supporting Garrison in his defence. Some of these questions are, ... More

Letter from Samuel Rockwell, Colebrook, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec 2...

Samuel Rockwell writes to Amos A. Phelps to request information concerning parishes in his vicinity that might be in need of a minister. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Enoch Pond, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 26. 1830

In this letter to Amos A, Phelps, Enoch Pond relays Mr. Frank’s report that the only source of uneasiness in Hopkinton about having Phelps as a pastor, as far as he is aware, is Phelps’s receiving several Sabba... More