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1831 August 17 . R[ufus] Anderson ALS to Archibald Alexander; Samuel Miller; Boston, [Massachusetts]

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Abstract:
Writing from the Missionary Rooms in Boston. Comments on [Robert Hervey] Lilly and the reasons why he believes him ill-disposed to become a missionary. Brethren at Princeton, likely the Princeton Theological Seminary, including Mr. Thomson, [William Patterson] Alexander, and [George Washington] Boggs, have stated that Lilly is of a jealous nature and they would not be willing to serve with him. "Our late friend, Mr. Evarts [Jeremiah Evarts] used to say, that if a jealous man had actually embarked, & this trait was discovered, he ought not to go." Tried to notify Professors Hodges and [Samuel] Miller. Details how he confronted Lilly on the issue and other steps he has taken to bring Lilly's disposition to the attention of Board leaders, only to be rebuffed. See also W[illia]m P[atterson] Alexander, Geo[rge] W[ashington] Boggs, and W[illia]m A. Thomson, ALS to Rufus Anderson, August 8, 1831.
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