All Items 8 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 8 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Amherst College 3 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 3 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Harris, John M. (John Milton), 1806-1877 1 Location 2 Massachusetts 7 Amherst 3 Topic 20 Christianity 4 Sermons 4 Sermons, American 4 Educational fund raising 3 Finance 3 History 3 Funds and scholarships 2 Religious aspects 2 Alumni and alumnae 1 American poetry 1 Christian stewardship 1 Christian universities and colleges 1 Clergy 1 Correspondence 1 Failure (Psychology) 1 Office 1 Parenting 1 Sin 1 Teaching 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Amherst College Early History Collection 3 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 9 Sermons 4 Form letters 2 Account books 1 Booklets 1 Circular letters 1 Correspondence 1 Drafts (documents) 1 Manuscripts for publication 1 Poems 1 show more 4 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 6 Folder 13 8 Joseph Vaill memorandum with details regarding subscribers to Amherst College funds, 1841-1844 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, booklet labeled as "Private Memorandum Amherst College" with details regarding subscribers to Amherst College funds and their subscriptions. Included in the booklet are mentions of "Book No. 1" and "Book No. 2," presumably other account books, and there are notes in which Vaill clarifies certain details in those books with information included in this booklet. Details provided include donor names, amounts of subscriptions, notes on donors or their subscriptions such as when he can call on a subscriber again, and often the residence of donors. In a note on the back of the booklet Vaill states that there is little hope of making up their subscription fund unless the times become more favorable. The information in the booklet likely pertains to the one hundred thousand dollar subscription fund. Joseph Vaill memorandum with details regarding subscribers to Amherst College funds, 1841-1844 Joseph Vaill form letter to John Milton Harris, 1841 November Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, form letter addressed to John M. Harris in which Vaill writes as the General Agent of Amherst College to advise the alumni of the Corporation's plans and efforts for the College and to ask them for aid. Vaill explains the efforts that the Corporation is taking to relieve the College from its pecuniary embarrassments, including his agency. He discusses particular endowments and subscription funds such as one fund that could possibly be named the Alumni Professorship. He asks for recipients to reply to this communication and in a postscript notes that the communication has been sent unpaid in the belief that those addressed will be willing to save the College the expense. It has been determined that John M. Harris refers to John Milton Harris. Joseph Vaill form letter to John Milton Harris, 1841 November Joseph Vaill draft of form letter, 1843 December Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, handwritten draft of a form letter titled "Further Appeal in Behalf of Amherst College" in which Vaill notes an accompanying circular and addresses the recipients, appealing to them to subscribe to a fund to support the College and thus sustain the interests of evangelical religion. He writes that Amherst College is a college raised for the express purpose of maintaining the cause of evangelical health, sound doctrine, and pure religion. He elaborates on the school, especially in regards to this evangelical mission, calling attention to the pastoral and missionary work of many of its alumni. Vaill ask the recipients to give to the College. Notes after Vaill's signature state "500 copies" and "800 - copies Large." Joseph Vaill draft of form letter, 1843 December Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 85, "Sinner like the heath," 1821 December Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock describing the ways in which people rely on worldly things rather than on God. Hitchcock claims that relying on one's own good deeds, fulfilling religious observances, or one's sincerity to be saved demonstrates a lack of dependence on the Lord. Hitchcock further explains the heath plant and describes the ways in which sinners are like this plant. Jeremiah 17:5-6 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 85, "Sinner like the heath," 1821 December Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 87, "Neglect of precious Opportunities," 1822 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the cycle of people realizing their failures, vowing to be better Christians, and yet continuing to fail and place worldly concerns above heavenly concerns. Hitchcock also discusses this concept as it specifically relates to times during which there is a revival of religion. I Kings 20:40 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 87, "Neglect of precious Opportunities," 1822 January Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 88, "Moral Value of the Services of the Wicked," 1822 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock claims that scripture shows that everything a wicked person thinks, says, or does is sinful. Hitchcock explains that this is because sin is the result not only of transgressing the law of God but also neglecting to attend to the glory of God and other religious duties. Proverbs 15:8 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 88, "Moral Value of the Services of the Wicked," 1822 January Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 86, "Stewardship of Ministers Teachers & Parents," 1821 December Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the concept of Christian stewardship, and how it relates to ministers, teachers, and parents. Hitchcock stresses the importance of these stewards' faithfulness to their duty. 1 Corinthians 4:2 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 86, "Stewardship of Ministers Teachers & Parents," 1821 December This me - that walks and works - must die Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 This me - that walks and works - must die
