“Memorials on Slavery

Mr. Greene real several memorials and other papers on the subject of the connection of the American Board with slavery.  These papers were referred to a committee consisting of Rev. Dr. Woods, Chief Justice Williams, Rev. D Brigham, Rev. Drs. Hawes an Parker, Rev. D. Greene, and Rev. Lyman Strong.  The following report was presented to that committee:

The committee to whom were submitted sundry memorials relating to slavery; also an extract from the will of the late Philander Ware; also a memorial respecting receiving donations from person in debt, ask to leave report.

Respecting the bequest of Philander Ware, and donations from persons in debt, your committee would not recommend to the Board to take any action.”

Reference Data:

The Missionary Herald, Vol. 38, by American Board of Commissioner of Foreign Missions, 1842, page 424