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Jonathan Cogswell Perkins letter to unidentified recipient, 1851 December 17

Perkins, J. C. (Jonathan Cogswell), 1809-1877

J.C. (Jonathan Cogswell) Perkins, Trustee of Amherst College, letter to an unknown recipient in which Perkins writes in reply to a letter from the recipient and regarding the proposed site of the library building to be erected. He states that the site selected, the parsonage, meets his entire approbation and elaborates on his feelings regarding the site. He writes that he should cheerfully agree with the Trustees in answering at once and making the approbation of not over ten thousand for that purpose out of the fund subscribed. He goes on to say that he thinks they should all accept Mr. Williston's additional donation of two thousand dollars on the conditions proposed. The letter is pasted onto a another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top of the page.

Jonathan Cogswell Perkins letter to unidentified recipient, 1851 December 17
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 38, "Submission to God," 1820

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the emotions which must be felt by sinners before they can be forgiven by God. James 4:6-7 and Job 22:29 are 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. 38, "Submission to God," 1820
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 40, "Godly Sincerity," 1821 March

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the idea that Christians who approach understanding the Bible with a genuine sincerity will be led by God to the truth. Hitchcock further discusses what marks a Christian who has genuine sincerity. John 1:47 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. 40, "Godly Sincerity," 1821 March
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 39, "Christ the Searcher of hearts," 1821 March

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the idea that Christ can see man's true nature and motivation even when his outward persona is one of virtue, noting that there is hypocrisy within many Christians. Revelations 2:23 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. 39, "Christ the Searcher of hearts," 1821 March
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 42, "The final Judgment a test of our Conduct," 1821 July

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the judgment day and asks his listeners to consider whether they would wish they had acted differently in life when faced with God's judgment. He discusses different types of men who will be judged harshly, such as those who neglect prayer and those who do not bring up their children to Christianity. II Peter 3:11-12 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. 42, "The final Judgment a test of our Conduct," 1821 July
These are the days when birds come back

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

These are the days when birds come back