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Letters from Charles Briggs, Lexington, [Massachusetts], 1828 Oct[ober...

Will P. Huntington writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 26, 1827 certifying Theodore Parker's qualifications for teaching in the public schools. Charles Briggs writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 27th 1828 to certify Theo... More

Letters from Charles Briggs, Lexington, [Massachusetts], 1828 Oct[ober...

Will P. Huntington writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 26, 1827 certifying Theodore Parker's qualifications for teaching in the public schools. Charles Briggs writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 27th 1828 to certify Theo... More

Letters from Charles Briggs, Lexington, [Massachusetts], 1828 Oct[ober...

Will P. Huntington writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 26, 1827 certifying Theodore Parker's qualifications for teaching in the public schools. Charles Briggs writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 27th 1828 to certify Theo... More

Letters from Charles Briggs, Lexington, [Massachusetts], 1828 Oct[ober...

Will P. Huntington writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 26, 1827 certifying Theodore Parker's qualifications for teaching in the public schools. Charles Briggs writes to unknown on Oct[ober] 27th 1828 to certify Theo... 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 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 Lemuel Shattuck, Concord, [Massachusetts], 1831 Feb[ruary]...

Lemuel Shattuck writes to unknown in regards to certifying that Theodore Parker has taught a district school in the town of Concord and received the full approbation of the school commitee. Courtesy of Boston P... More

Letter from Lemuel Shattuck, Concord, [Massachusetts], 1831 Feb[ruary]...

Lemuel Shattuck writes to unknown in regards to certifying that Theodore Parker has taught a district school in the town of Concord and received the full approbation of the school commitee. Courtesy of Boston P... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to the congregation at the music hall

Theodore Parker writes to the Congregation at the Music Hall in regards to not being able to speak today on account of "a slight attack of bleeding in the lungs or throat. I intended to preach on the Religion o... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 14

Theodore Parker writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to tell "Mr. Jackson & Capt[ain] Bearse that I can't go with the pleasant company tomorrow - I must attend a funeral." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Partial letter from Maria Weston Chapman

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Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard, Aug[ust] 2

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to introducing Mrs. Hinckley to her. His second letter to her mentions that "here is the last Bulk I shall print this year." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 14

Theodore Parker writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to tell "Mr. Jackson & Capt[ain] Bearse that I can't go with the pleasant company tomorrow - I must attend a funeral." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to feeling bad for receiving "pretty things" from her and only sending back thanks and best wishes. In a second letter to Matilda Goddard, he asks her permis... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard, Aug[ust] 2

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to introducing Mrs. Hinckley to her. His second letter to her mentions that "here is the last Bulk I shall print this year." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Lock of Theodore Parker's hair, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Caroline C...

Envelope addressed to Miss C.C. Thayer on Harrison Avenue contains a note that says "Mr. & Mrs. Parker" and a lock of hair with dark brown, grey, and light brown strands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to feeling bad for receiving "pretty things" from her and only sending back thanks and best wishes. In a second letter to Matilda Goddard, he asks her permis... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to the congregation at the music hall

Theodore Parker writes to the Congregation at the Music Hall in regards to not being able to speak today on account of "a slight attack of bleeding in the lungs or throat. I intended to preach on the Religion o... More

Letter from Charles F. Hovey to Maria Weston Chapman

Charles F. Hovey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her the report he promised her the other night. He asks her to loan him Theodore Parker's sermons before sending them back to him. He also m... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to feeling bad for receiving "pretty things" from her and only sending back thanks and best wishes. In a second letter to Matilda Goddard, he asks her permis... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard, Aug[ust] 2

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to introducing Mrs. Hinckley to her. His second letter to her mentions that "here is the last Bulk I shall print this year." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard, Aug[ust] 2

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to introducing Mrs. Hinckley to her. His second letter to her mentions that "here is the last Bulk I shall print this year." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to John Sullivan Dwight

Theodore Parker writes to John S. Dwight in regards to an informal invitation for him and his wife. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 14

Theodore Parker writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to tell "Mr. Jackson & Capt[ain] Bearse that I can't go with the pleasant company tomorrow - I must attend a funeral." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 14

Theodore Parker writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to tell "Mr. Jackson & Capt[ain] Bearse that I can't go with the pleasant company tomorrow - I must attend a funeral." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to the congregation at the music hall

Theodore Parker writes to the Congregation at the Music Hall in regards to not being able to speak today on account of "a slight attack of bleeding in the lungs or throat. I intended to preach on the Religion o... More

Letter from Charles F. Hovey to Maria Weston Chapman

Charles F. Hovey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her the report he promised her the other night. He asks her to loan him Theodore Parker's sermons before sending them back to him. He also m... More

Letter from John West, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapma...

John West writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to lines of poetry titled "Freedom, Love and Wisdom" and "The Laws of Nature." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison

Theodore Parker writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that if he likes "the enclosed letter to the Tribune well enough" (not included) the author would consent to it being printed in the Liberator. Parke... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to William Lloyd Garrison

In this note to William Lloyd Garrison, Theodore Parker sends him "my M.S. plainer than P r i n t," adding "there will be a little more, besides a few lines of Introduction." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman to Theodore Parker, [not after 1843?]

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Letter from Theodore Parker to the congregation at the music hall

Theodore Parker writes to the Congregation at the Music Hall in regards to not being able to speak today on account of "a slight attack of bleeding in the lungs or throat. I intended to preach on the Religion o... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to Matilda Goddard

Theodore Parker writes to Matilda Goddard in regards to feeling bad for receiving "pretty things" from her and only sending back thanks and best wishes. In a second letter to Matilda Goddard, he asks her permis... More

Extract from a sermon: "Hinderances to Spirtual Freedom" by Theodore P...

An extract from a Theodore Parker sermon on the "Hinderances to Spiritual Freedom." In this sermon, he writes of the bible, "if men will take a just view of it, will interpret its inspirations by reason and con... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Barnstable, [Massachusetts], to Convers F...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to receiving a letter from Lydia Cabot [later his wife] telling him that he is offered to supply Mr. Burton's pulpit and lecture "for a time." He requests hi... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Boston, [Massachusetts], 1836 Nov[ember] ...

Theodore Parker writes to Henry Tuck, Isaiah Greene, and Barnabas Chipman in regards to declining the position as pastorate at Barnstable. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Edwards Amasa...

Theodore Parker writes to the Edwards Amasa Park requesting that he send an article that he had sent through Dr. Sears for Dr. Gunther. Included is also an invitation from the Church and Society at Chelsea to a... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Greenfield, [Maine], to John Sullivan Dwi...

Theodore Parker writes to John S. Dwight in regards to small town life. He writes about his dismay at missing Mr. Emerson's lectures and his "inspiration" of nature. He will leave Greenfield at the end of the m... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to collecting material relating to his grandfather in Lexington. Mr. Ripley says Francis is reading a book on Richter and the soul's immortality and gives hi... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, [West Roxbury, Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis discussing Greek etymologies, and asks his opinion on the best edition of Euripides. He relays the story of Archimedes and the burning glass with comments on the experi... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to whether he will attend Emerson's lectures this winter. He writes that, "The first was splendid, better meditation & more coherent than any other." He beli... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to John Sullivan...

Theodore Parker writes to John Sullivan Dwight in regards to criticism and feedback of reading his book translation of Goethe and Schiller. He asks if he will attend the meeting of the association. Courtesy of ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis congratulating him on his Phi Beta Kappa address. He discusses the gospel of St. John and the idea of pre-existence of souls. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis inquiring after a teaching position for Mary Hudson, a "damsel of this Parish." He discusses that the writer of the Pentateuch has a "rhythmical progress of ideas" with... More

Letter, [Boston, Massachusetts], [1840]

Unknown writes to unknown in regards to an account with the "come-outers" in Cape Cod and their religious principles and practices. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter, [Boston, Massachusetts], [1840]

Unknown writes to unknown in regards to an account with the "come-outers" in Cape Cod and their religious principles and practices. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to making plans for an excursion. He congratulates him on his sucess and popularity with the "wise men of Spring Street." He mentions a proposal to edit his ... More

Letter, [Boston, Massachusetts], [1840]

Unknown writes to unknown in regards to an account with the "come-outers" in Cape Cod and their religious principles and practices. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Francis Convers in regards to seeing him so they can "talk over the state of the Church, sometime before long, I hope." He likens the Dial to "a band of men & maidens, daintily amazed ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis inquiring after a teaching position for Mary Hudson, a "damsel of this Parish." He discusses that the writer of the Pentateuch has a "rhythmical progress of ideas" with... More

Letter, [Boston, Massachusetts], [1840]

Unknown writes to unknown in regards to an account with the "come-outers" in Cape Cod and their religious principles and practices. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to justifying himself for having signed the call for a convention which has the "benevolent design' to "restore the dominion of most ancient night." He is co... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to Bible interpretations involving the question of whether canonical gospels are older than apocryphal gospels. He believes that Jesus Christ did not know he... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis inquiring after a teaching position for Mary Hudson, a "damsel of this Parish." He discusses that the writer of the Pentateuch has a "rhythmical progress of ideas" with... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis inquiring after a teaching position for Mary Hudson, a "damsel of this Parish." He discusses that the writer of the Pentateuch has a "rhythmical progress of ideas" with... More

Letter from Theodore Parker to Convers Francis, 1840 March 10

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to Miss Hudson. He writes that she will "become a very good school mistress but you must not expect to find her a companion to yourself. She is an excellent ... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...

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Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...

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Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Feb. 9...

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Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to Bible interpretations. He says that Francis is a "living library & a walking Academy of Arts & Science & Philosophies & theologies." He poses the question... More

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Margaret Fuller autograph letter (fragment) to William Henry Channing,...

Discusses speech of Theodore Parker on Idolatry and Beethoven symphony. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Henry Grafton Chapman, Boston, [Mass.], to Deborah Weston,...

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Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Evelina A. S. Smith, Hingham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Sprint Street Social Library, Boston, [Massachusetts], to ...

Spring Street Social Library writes to Theodore Parker regarding his receipts and accounts for the purchase of books and other items. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Quincy Edmund, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Ch...

Edmund Quincy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the Lochid sailling for Haiti on Saturday. He writes about his views on how African Americans can progress culturally when freed. He refers to the "Hou... More

Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...

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Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...

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Letter from Increase S. Smith, Hingham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, M...

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Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his questions on the knowledge of God. He writes of ideas of man creating God in his own image and "endows him with human attributes, personality." He sen... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for "so lugubrious a letter the other day." He discusses various books and authors and quotes. He thanks him for Davies who is assisting Robert Bartlett in ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his recent success of his book in the press and his recent demands of having "sermons to write, neighbors to visit, & a 'notion' to attend to." He discuss... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, [West Roxbury, Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to the welfare of the denomination depends on Francis going to Connecticut. He rejoices in Francis's achievements and lifelong pursuits. He has no fellowship... More

Letter from Increase S. Smith, Hingham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, M...

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Letter from Susan Copley Cabot, West Roxbury, [Mass.], to Maria Weston...

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Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for "so lugubrious a letter the other day." He discusses various books and authors and quotes. He thanks him for Davies who is assisting Robert Bartlett in ... More

Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Aug. 1...

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Letter from Susan Copley Cabot, West Roxbury, [Mass.], to Maria Weston...

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Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for his delay in writing due to poor health and spirits. He comments on the city's appearance, stating "there is absolutely nothing attractive to any but a ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his questions on the knowledge of God. He writes of ideas of man creating God in his own image and "endows him with human attributes, personality." He sen... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Down East, St. John, [U.S. Virgin Islands...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for his delay in writing due to poor health and spirits. He comments on the city's appearance, stating "there is absolutely nothing attractive to any but a ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis apologizing for "so lugubrious a letter the other day." He discusses various books and authors and quotes. He thanks him for Davies who is assisting Robert Bartlett in ... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, West Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Convers...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to his questions on the knowledge of God. He writes of ideas of man creating God in his own image and "endows him with human attributes, personality." He sen... More

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