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Sidney Brooks letter to Obed Brooks, Jr., 1839 April 4
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Creator: Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887
Addressee: Brooks, Obed, Jr., 1809-1882
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1841. Brooks
Addressee: Brooks, Obed, Jr., 1809-1882
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1841. Brooks
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1839-04-04
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1 item (4 pages) ; 26 x 21 cm
Abstract
Sidney Brooks letter to his brother Obed Brooks, Jr. in which he responds to a March 19 letter from Obed. He remarks on Obed's comment that it is good to reflect on the past and agrees with him. He discusses the past times in their lives to which Obed had referred. Sidney writes that he, Obed, and Roxana (Roxana Brooks Davis) are all grown up and reflects on memories of the past, their departed mother, how he and Obed behaved when they were younger, and his own regrets. In his reflections he references his Christian beliefs mentioning God, Jesus Christ, and redemption. Sidney remarks on their society and the lack of a minister there. He also mentions the work going on in South Dennis that Obed had noted and discusses his own situation and health. He also writes regarding the current religious situation at Amherst College.
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English
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