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Abbott and Amos Lawrence collection, 1831-1885

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This collection is made up of letters by Amos Lawrence (1786-1852), his son Amos Adams Lawrence (1814-1886), and his brother Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855). They discussed financial and business matters, politics, and personal news.

This collection is made up of letters by Amos Lawrence (1786-1852), his son Amos Adams Lawrence (1814-1886), and his brother Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855). One engraved portrait of Abbott Lawrence and a letter by S. K. Lothrop acknowledging the death of Abbott Lawrence completes the collection. The Lawrences addressed subjects such as Henry Clay, the National Republican Party, education and schools, cotton mills, and national finance. Later items pertain to Amos Adams Lawrence's business affairs, including the construction of railroads in Massachusetts. A printed obituary for the elder Amos Lawrence is pasted into one letter (January 6, 1836). For more information on each item, see the Detailed Box and Folder Listing.

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. A[bbott] Lawrence ALS; Boston, [Massachusetts]. , 1833 February 25

2 pages

Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Henry Clay's bill [Compromise Tariff of 1833]. "I will hold on to my principles, at the expense of my interest. I do not approve of Mr. Clay's scheme, which he knows-I pray you not to consider me as favoring any plan by which the principle of protection is eventually to be given up-the true Policy is not to act upon the tariff but pass the Enforcement bill."
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. Amos Lawrence ALS to R. G. Parker; Boston, [Massachusetts]. , 1836 January 6

1 page

Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
The granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, Mrs. William J. Duane [Deborah Franklin Bache], has "a lively interest in those institutions bearing his name or connected with his fame." Franklin School. "I confess I feel a little of the pride of a citizen in showing in our sister city, a specimen of what is done in a Boston free school." A printed obituary for Amos Lawrence is affixed to the letter.
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. Abbott Lawrence ALS to [Wm?] Ropes; Park Street, [Boston, Massachusetts]. , 1847 July 2

1 page

Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Is returning a letter and including one from the writer's brother. "This young man, I think most remarkable talents for teaching, and I doubt if there is a school to be found in this country, more remarkable than his under his teachings." Encourages Ropes to visit the Mather School in South Boston. Mentions Mr. Jefferies's son, attending Andover Academy.
In: Abbott and Amos Lawrence collection, 1831-1885Abbott and Amos Lawrence collection
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. Abbott Lawrence ALS to B[enjamin] B[rown] French; Boston, [Massachusetts]. , 1847 September 7

1 page

Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Urges that a cotton mill be constructed and will "prove to be a permanent instrument of prosperity to your whole population." Cannot donate money to the mill. "The truth is I am full of all these things, and I fear that I shall be forced to borrow money to finish my present engagements before the end of the year."
In: Abbott and Amos Lawrence collection, 1831-1885Abbott and Amos Lawrence collection
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. Abbott Lawrence ALS to Joshua Bates; Boston, [Massachusetts]. , 1848 August 14

3 pages

Box : Duane Norman Diedrich Collection
Letter of introduction for William W. Corcoran, who will be visiting London to negotiate "a portion of the Loan lately created by the United States." Current debt is between 100 and 120 million dollars. American prosperity and why America can fulfill, "even the luxurious and avaricious wants of man." "I am aware but little is known in England of the real condition of this country." Beliefs about the British public's view of America. "I look upon this Government as the most safe and permanent to be found in Christendom." He strongly believes that the country will be able to pay off the debt quickly.
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