Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 22d August 1837

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 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberator. Tappan makes a few remarks regarding the strong connection that does exists between the Massachusetts Society and the Liberator, his wish that the Grimké sisters would not engage in an advocacy of the government question or the women’s rights while lecturing for the antislavery cause, and Henry Clarke Wright’s commission being at risk. Tappan expresses his willingness to explore the option of two organizations in Massachusetts. He also expresses his approval of the articles by Phelps and Garrison.
Courtesy of Boston Public Library