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Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896

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Dates

  • Existence: 1802 - 1896

William Henry Furness (1802-1896), American clergyman, theologian, Transcendentalist, abolitionist, and reformer.
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letter : Philadelphia, to an unidentified recipient, n.y. Nov 21

 Part of Collection — Box: 37, Folder: GROUP 616, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS to "My dear friend" concerning an upcoming service.
Dates: n.y. Nov 21
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Yale Collection of American Literature manuscript miscellany > F > FURNESS, WILLIAM HENRY, 1802-1896

Letter : Philadelphia, to "My dear friend", 1851 Sep 21

 Part of Collection — Box: 37, Folder: GROUP 616, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS confirming that Furness will attend an anti-slavery convention and expressing frustration with the role of the clergy in the abolitionist movement.
Dates: 1851 Sep 21
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Yale Collection of American Literature manuscript miscellany > F > FURNESS, WILLIAM HENRY, 1802-1896