Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life · Character
Amos Lawrence
A Massachusetts philanthropist who supports abolitionist causes.
minor
Also known as Hon . Charles Sumner and Amos Lawrence , Esq . , of Massachusetts, Charles Sumner
First appearance: XX: Visit to England
Amos Lawrence shows up with force in Home at Dawn. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Philanthropic Bostonian who contributes funds and endorses a note to support Henson's sawmill project.
Amos Lawrence first appears in 0021 xx visit to england.
In Lumbering Operations: Philanthropic Bostonian who contributes funds and endorses a note to support Henson's sawmill project.
Later, in XX: Visit to England: Provided a letter of recommendation for Henson and later held a draft to fund Henson's return to England.
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See Amos Lawrence in XX: Visit to England