Papers, 1888-1892 [microform]

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Papers, 1888-1892 [microform]

Collection consists of: biographical data on Potter; copies of his correspondence with the ABCFM, 1819-1821; and a copy of the 1821 journal he kept during his first months at Creek Path. Also included are copies of letters, 1820-1821, between the Weld family and Laura Weld Potter. Material compiled in 1888 and 1892 by an unknown author.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6943582

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) was among the first American Christian missionary organizations. It was created in 1810 by recent graduates of Williams College. In the 19th century it was the largest and most important of American missionary organizations and consisted of participants from Protestant Reformed traditions such as Presbyterians, Congregationalists, and German Reformed churches. Before 1870, the ABCFM consisted of Protestants of several denominati...

Potter, William, 1796-

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Rev. Potter served as an ABCFM missionary to the Cherokee Indians at Creek Path, Ala. He married Laura Weld in 1820. From the description of Papers, 1888-1892 [microform] (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 182779201 From the description of Papers, 1888-1892 [microform] (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 182779662 ...

Potter, Laura Weld.

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