# Amos Lawrence — Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life character guide

> Amos Lawrence in Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life by Josiah Henson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hon . Charles Sumner and Amos Lawrence , Esq . , of Massachusetts, Charles Sumner

**First appearance:** 0021-xx-visit-to-england

## Who they are

A Massachusetts philanthropist who supports abolitionist causes.

## In the story

### [Home at Dawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_henson_s_story_of_his_own_life_se/chapters/xviii-home-at-dawn)

Not mentioned in this chapter.

### [Lumbering Operations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_henson_s_story_of_his_own_life_se/chapters/xix-lumbering-operations)

Philanthropic Bostonian who contributes funds and endorses a note to support Henson's sawmill project.

### [XX: Visit to England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_henson_s_story_of_his_own_life_se/chapters/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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