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Rev. Evan Stephenson (Stevenson) writes to Finley concerning his views on slavery and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He is currently editor of a newspaper in Georgetown, KY. (Christian Intelligencer, Methodist version). Stevenson is extremely upset about the secession of the MEC South and its pro-slavery stance. He reports that he is determined to stay with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and refers to slavery as a "scathing burning curse." He regrets that he ever witnessed the evil of slavery. Stevenson has come to the area to take care of the slaves owned by his recently deceased father. He is unable to free them until the debts of his father's estate have been liquidated. [Note: Mentions Jane Taylor, aunt of his wife Lydia Boggs Stevenson]. Abstract Number - 809
Abstract Number
809
Publication Date
7-24-1845
City
Georgetown, KY, Pilgrims Retreat
Keywords
Slavery Letters; Church South (MECS); Schism; Christian Intelligencer (Methodist version)
Recommended Citation
Stephenson, Evan, "Letter from Evan Stephenson to James B. Finley" (1845). Finley Letters. 1313.
https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1313