Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 261, "Aggravations & Alleviations of affliction to those whose friends have died at a distance," 1824 September 19

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 261, "Aggravations & Alleviations of affliction to those whose friends have died at a distance," 1824 September 19
Dates	1824-09-19
Abstract	A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing how one feels after a friend dies far away. Hitchcock goes into detail about what aspects of this type of loss are especially difficult and also what aspects can alleviate the pain over this type of loss. 2 Samuel 18:33 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon on the first page.
Physical Description	1 item (16 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Massachusetts
Genre	Sermons
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons
Subject	Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century
Subject	Death – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons
Subject	Bereavement – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Finding Aid	View the finding aid for this item's collection
Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 8 Folder 14
Rights	Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found.