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Letter from Charles Turner, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

.C.T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the formation of the new American society and the division of the old one led by William Lloyd Garrison. He suggests the necessity of having their own daily Aboli... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

.C.T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the formation of the new American society and the division of the old one led by William Lloyd Garrison. He suggests the necessity of having their own daily Aboli... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

.C.T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the formation of the new American society and the division of the old one led by William Lloyd Garrison. He suggests the necessity of having their own daily Aboli... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Chelsea, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps to put him "in possession of some few facts as to the present state of things" in Andover, Massachusetts. He describes the people in the town as "joined to their i... More

Leter from John Edwin Brown, Providence, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Sept...

John E. Brown writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is glad to hear that Phelps decided to leave the Anti-Slavery Society and resume his clerical office. The High Street society invited a young man from Oberlin to p... More

Memorandum from John Anderson Collins, [Mass.?], middle of December of...

This memorandum, signed by J. A. Collins, P. C. Pettibone, and Ezra C. Smith, quotes a letter from Charles Turner Torrey to Philo C. Pettibone, which states that, given Garrison’s influence in the state, it wou... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps describing his opinions of Taylorism (or New Haven theology). He then discusses finding a new minister for the church in Salem, stating his intention to "strain ev... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Mary Benson, D...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey states he has received Phelps letter and has "several things to say" before numbering his responses 1 through 11. In point 1, he tells Phelps he has "give... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps about establishing a new newspaper as the official organ of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He proposes questions Phelps should send out to abolitionists a... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about his committee's plan to send abolitionist speakers to towns in Massachusetts. Torrey then describes the attitudes of "the Liberator men" and ... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps notifying him that the county meeting at Andover will be held on Septermber 12th and will cause him to miss "the meeting of the Board of Missions at Portland" occu... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting him to "Come to the rescue lest our moral reform women disgrace themselves and their cause irreparably." Torrey explains that there is a conflict within... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about placing "all the agents you send into the County under our direction; all their collections of money to be paid into one Country Treasury." H... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps concerning a vote at his church "about sending the concert money to N. York." He then discusses the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society and sa... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Templeton, [Massachusetts], to Mari...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his belief that the letters from which extracts have been printed in her book, "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts" are forgeries. He writes, "I ... More

Partial letter from Caroline Weston, [Boston, Mass.], to Deborah Westo...

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Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boston, to Mary Weston, Feb. 27, 1839

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Pittsfield, [Mass.], to Amos August...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps describing "a good old fashioned A[nti]. S[lavery]. meeting" held in Pittsfield the day before where he gave a lecture. Torrey also tells Phelps about "some wild y... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Mass.], to Maria Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, Boston, [Mass.], to Lucia Weston, January ...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to George William...

Letter from Charles Turner, Shrewsbury, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Charles T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a correct statement concerning Mr. Allen and his daughter. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Templeton, [Massachusetts], to Mari...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his belief that the letters from which extracts have been printed in her book, "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts" are forgeries. He writes, "I ... More

Letter from Eliza Fuller Gill, Fitchburg, [Massachusetts], to Maria We...

Eliza Fuller Gill writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to her regret that the articles her society had intended to send for the October anti-slavery fair did not arrive in time. Their donation was very lit... More

Rough draft of letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Boston, [Mass.], to C...

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps granting his approval for the proposed pamphelt, stating "the arrangement is just the thing I could desire," and giving instructions to Phelps for it to be "carefu... More

Rough draft of letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Boston, [Mass.], to C...

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Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boston, to Mary Weston, Feb. 27, 1839

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Letter from Charles Turner, Medway, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to inviting Mrs. Phelps to Worcester on a visit so that he may speak at a meeting. He writes that they need to "make a thorough exposition of Garrisonis... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to George William...

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boston, to Mary Weston, Feb. 27, 1839

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Templeton, [Massachusetts], to Mari...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his belief that the letters from which extracts have been printed in her book, "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts" are forgeries. He writes, "I ... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Dana, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Ph...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps discussing William Lloyd Garrison's publications in the Liberator and the state of his own health. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boston, to Deborah Weston, Feb. 23 [an...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to George William...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to George William...

Letter from Charles Turner, Pittsfield, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

C.T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to Mr. Brown's work as an agent and writes about several new agents who have been secured for the society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Templeton, [Massachusetts], to Mari...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his belief that the letters from which extracts have been printed in her book, "Right and Wrong in Massachusetts" are forgeries. He writes, "I ... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to approving of Maria's suggestion that the abolitionists pass a resolution expressing sympathy with the movement of English abolitionists to abolish... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about placing "all the agents you send into the County under our direction; all their collections of money to be paid into one Country Treasury." H... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about placing "all the agents you send into the County under our direction; all their collections of money to be paid into one Country Treasury." H... More

Letter from Mary White, Boylston, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Cha...

Mary White writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to how much the merchandise sent to the October anti-slavery fair sold for and some members of her society thought it should have been given to the new organ... More

Letter from Daniel H. Babcock, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria West...

Daniel H. Babcock writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having read a statement of Messrs. Pettibone, Smith, and Collins in the Liberator with respect to Mr. Torrey's letter to Mr. Pettibone, and it is h... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about placing "all the agents you send into the County under our direction; all their collections of money to be paid into one Country Treasury." H... More

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boston, to Mary Weston, Feb. 27, 1839

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Letter from Alvan Ward, Ashburnham, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston C...

Alvard Ward writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to requesting Maria's presence in Ashburnham to "give us something that will start us right on the subject of Anti Slavery." Most of those who have professe... More

Letter from Jacob Noyes, Newburyport, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

Jacob Noyes writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his disappointment that he was unable to see Garrison at his home, saying "that there is no one on earth, that I could have received so much satisfaction in ... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Lancaster, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1840 M...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps about returning an old coat. He asks Phelps to call Brother Wright's attention to Senator Rive's certificate of character to [General] Harrison, stating that "it i... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to questions concerning a private agency and discusses money concerns. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1840 June...

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

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

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

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to John Anderson ...

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1840 May ...

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

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Leicester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the possible dissolution of the American Anti-Slavery Society, citing debts and other complications. He insists that a new abolitionist paper must be sta... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Henry B. Stanton criticizes Charles T. Torrey for distributing a circular to call a convention for nominating a presidential candidate. Stanton says that this gives a wrong imp... More

Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Pavilion, to Anne Warren Weston, June 11,...

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to questions concerning a private agency and discusses money concerns. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Silas Hawley, Groton, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Ga...

Silas Hawley writes to William Lloyd Garrison with regret that he will not be able to attend an antislavery meeting. He tries to encourage Garrison in his conflict with the Massachusetts Abolition Society, comp... More

Letter from Philo C. Pettibone, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Philo C. Pettibone writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to enclosing the original certificate with the addition of two names I could have processed more..but the brethren thought that independent certifica... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Oakham, [Massachusetts], to Amos Au...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps about St. Clair collecting money and asks if he should collect the pledges in this county. He disccuses the next county meeting at Ashburnham and requests the pres... More

Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps and Char...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps and Charles Turner Torrey, Joshua Leavitt says the time has come for some decisive movement (presumably in relation to the Liberty Party). He offers his aids at the cost of the ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Elizabeth Peas...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Elizabeth Peas...

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Chauncy Place, [Boston], to Maria West...

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Partial letter from Caroline Weston to Maria Weston Chapman, [1841?]

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Letter from Lucia Weston, [Weymouth, [Mass.], to Emma Forbes Weston, O...

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

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Elizabeth Peas...

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William...

Charles Turner Torrey asks William Lloyd Garrison if he has kept two letters that Torrey sent him, "in relation to John A. Collins, and the Pettibone letter?" He requests that Garrison send him the two letters,... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Elizabeth Peas...

Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Groton, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Weston, N...

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Washington, D.C., to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps thanking him for his "advice" and writes his necessity in finding work. He writes about Mr. Taylor's visit in Washington, in which Mr. Taylor mentions that "the ab... More

Letter from William H. Spear, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Jan...

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Washington, D.C., to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps about his financial difficulties, stating that "my income is now reduced to about $11 a week-while it costs me at least $5.50 here, to live, pay postage etc." He m... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Washington, D.C., to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting "wholesome advice" on his current financial situation. He explains that his prison escape has left him with pecuniary troubles and asks "is there any th... More

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

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

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Washington, D.C., to Amos Augustus ...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps about his financial difficulties, stating that "my income is now reduced to about $11 a week-while it costs me at least $5.50 here, to live, pay postage etc." He m... More

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

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Letter from William H. Spear, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Jan...

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Draft of letter from Maria Weston Chapman, [Boston, Mass.], to Nathani...

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Letter from William H. Spear, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Jan...

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Letter from William H. Spear, Dedham, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Jan...

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Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, [Cohasset, Massachusetts], to Carol...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Caroline Weston in regards to George Latimer, a fugitive slave, has been ransomed for $400 and "that there will be of course no trial." Perhaps it will console you a little to he... More

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

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Letter from James Appleton, Portland, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 14...

James Appleton writes to Amos A. Phelps that General Fessenden is going to Baltimore to take part in the defense of Charles T. Torrey via Boston. He suggests that Ethan Allen Andrews accompany him. Courtesy of ... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1844 Nov[em...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps congratulating him on his marriage and writes about his sentiments on marriage, including his belief that "if we love our companions as Christ loved the church giv... More

Letter from James Appleton, Portland, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 14...

James Appleton writes to Amos A. Phelps that General Fessenden is going to Baltimore to take part in the defense of Charles T. Torrey via Boston. He suggests that Ethan Allen Andrews accompany him. Courtesy of ... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Amos Augu...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps expressing his feelings of neglect as Amos has not written a letter to him in 2 months. He also adds that it has been "eight weeks now have passed since I saw a wh... More

Letter from Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, Boston, to Samuel May, Jr., Octo...

Acting for the Committee of the Citizens of Harwich, Bowditch and Henry W. Williams send an appeal for funds for the support of the family of Captain Jonathan Walker and the legal defense of Captain Walker and ... More

Letter from Joseph Warren Cross, West Boylston, to Amos Augustus Phelp...

Joseph Warren Cross writes to Amos A. Phelps as the chairman of a committee to obtain a full and accurate history of Charles Tuner Torrey to request information about Torrey, including his history and character... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1844 Nov[em...

Charles Turner Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps congratulating him on his marriage and writes about his sentiments on marriage, including his belief that "if we love our companions as Christ loved the church giv... More

Letter from Mary Emily Jones, Baltimore, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Augu...

Mary Emily Jones writes to Amos A. Phelps to thank him for the presents sent from Boston. She discusses her evolving sentiments with regard to slavery as a person from the South. She then talks about Charles T.... More

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1844 Octo...

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