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<dl><dd>Holograph, signed</dd>
<dd>Title devised by cataloger</dd>
<dd>The manuscript is stamped, "PHELPS, MSS."</dd>
<dd>A. A. Phelps writes to Ripley that Mr. Collins, who is visiting Lynn, agreed to free his slave, Clarissa, and to allow her to remain in the North if she chooses. Although Mr. Collins insists that Clarissa prefers returning to the South with them, an interview with Clarissa suggested that she would prefer remaining in the North if her husband, Abram, can join her. Phelps asks Ripley to send for Abram so that he can join her. He says he will convince Abram to choose to be freed</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847; Antislavery movements; Abolitionists</div>
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<dl><dd>Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus), 1805-1847</dd>
<dd>Ripley, [Henry John], recipient</dd></dl></div>
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