Theodore Parker letters and manuscripts, 1843-1859.

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Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860. Theodore Parker letters and manuscripts, 1843-1859.

Theodore Parker letters and manuscripts, 1843-1859.

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The collection consists of fourteen items, including eleven letters and three sermons, 1843-1859. Includes letters to James Orton, Mr. Smith, My Dear Mother Cabot (his mother-in-law), My Dear John L., John Allyn, and six others. Topics inlude politics and the American Party, the financial problems of Oberlin College, a description of St. Croix with four seed packets, travel plans, his work, and views on various subjects. Also, three manuscript drafts of sermons or essays, all relating to the abolition of slavery in America, including: The dangers which slavery brings to America, 1899, 6 p.; The duty of the North toward American slavery, 10 p.; Miscellaneous laws about slaves, 4 p.

14 items.

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