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Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 29 May 1778

Letter from Phillis Wheatley to Obour Tanner, 29 May 1778

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    Phillis Wheatley writes to her friend Obour Tanner on 29 May 1778.  This letter contains the first mention of John Peters, who became Phillis' husband.