Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-09-03
The Spirit Of l77s.

Solomon Phelps, son ofihe first Charles Phelps,
of Hadley, graduated at Harvard College. 1902
He removed with his father to Marlborough, town.
ship west Of Brauleboro. now in Vermont, then I'm.
der the jurisdiction Of New York He prepared
Tor the ministry, and preached some, but was never
selilei The following letter from him to bis broth
er, Charles Phslp. ir OF ilhdley. written soon at.
ter the Lexington bnue shows the spirit that then
prevailed .-Norfkampta,l Gds
N Marlborough, May ye LIST, I775
Dean BRornsR. I'VE have been all alarmed at
the bloody news from Concord May Heaven not
suffer our land to be deluged with blood As we
are entitled TO those liberties that we are contend
ing for, by the eternal laws Of nature and of God.
50, trust. (uader Coli the brave, intrepid sons
ofAmerlca, and Of New England in particular, will
Ut calied) unsheah their swords, and defend them
with their blood Or people universally stand
ready To assist you Major Hunt, Esqr Bridgman,
and Mr. Fute give each barrel of pork, besides
considerable wheat Mr. Greenleaf told me he was
then Instantly going 10 send 20 bushels of wheat
Hour for the use of our men at Roxbury or there
abouts. menion this 10 show you what spirit
is among ms 10 assist you. Take courage then.
and boldly defend your rights.
have prepared my Grafton for the press. Our
people have appointed fast. to be kept next Thurs
day, and have desired me to preach.
Oar County IS now ia very critical situation
The people in general almost ready to revolt
from New York. Such consummate ignorance
and knavery are blended in our magistrates, that
they are iusuaerable May God direct us what to
do
hope you have the fear Of God before your ewes
always, and hope you will be guided by the good
Spirit lfyou saw things as do this world would
appear to be trash and dirt and nothing worth, in
comparison ofheayen aud heavenly objects. Adieu,
praying God would drectyou in the way Of all truth,
and to conduct you in the path whichleads to etern-
al light and glory.
Ny love TO MIS- Porter, Sister Phelps, Dolly, &c.
] am your affectonale brother.
SoL. PHELPs.
directed TO Capt Charles Phelps, Hadley)
Solomon Phelps was deranged by turns the latter
part of his life He died at Marlborough about
I7s5
The following letter from CHARLES Phelps, ESQ.
to the President, &c. of Harvard College. request
ing that his Solomon. nigh, have liberty 10
come home before Thanksgiving, belongs TO
former age, and may crafty some readers.
To the Reverend and Honorable Edward Hol-
yoke, Esq. President of Harvard College; and the
ever respectable Tutors Of the same :-Afer COM
Plments paid you, upon grateful remembrance of
the inyors and respect you have shown me, l ear
nesiiy desire the favor Of permitting my son at
College TO return home with his brother before
Thanksgiving, with whom have sent horse for
him 20 ride up, if YOU gentlemen, will permi, him
50 TO do, confidently relying upon il. that, i'll could
with conrenency suggest the reasons, my DESIRE
wouldnot be denied am, Gentlemen, with great
respect, your very humble and much obliged ser
want at command
CHARLES PHELPs.
IIadley, Nov Goth, A. d. I76I