[Letter to] Dear Brother Phelps
Contributors: Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847, recipient
Published: 1832
Language: eng
Format: [manuscript]
Subjects: Correspondence; Abolitionists
Other titles: Amos A. Phelps Correspondence (1821-1847) (Boston Public Library)
Description: George Jeffrey Tillotson writes to Amos A. Phelps about the uncomfortable weather in Brooklyn, claiming "the heat is particularly oppressive."  He then asks Phelps "How do you succeed in t[he] city of renown" and if "t[he] city folks recieve cordially & immediately your full blooded Taylorism?"  Tillotson describes Brooklyn as "flourishing" and tells Phelps more news about their college friends.  He also discusses his vows of celibacy with Phelps.
Notes: Holograph, signed.

Title devised by cataloger.

On verso, the delivery address is "Rev. Amos A. Phelps, Taunton, Mass." It was postmarked with a circular stamp that reads "Brooklyn Conn. June 16."

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on white paper.  Above the salutation, the number "13" is written in pencil.  On the third page, towards the fore edge there is a red seal that is partly covered with some paper.  On the last page, towards the spine edge there is small circular hole about .5 cm in diameter.

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