Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance, 1836 December 21 and 1837 February 28

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance, 1836 December 21 and 1837 February 28
Dates	1836-12-21-1837-02-28
Abstract	Notes by Edward Hitchcock on a Temperance Convention in 1836 and a temperance meeting in 1837. The notes discuss the importance of pledging to abstain from all alcoholic beverages for the success of the temperance movement. Hitchcock notes the progress that has been made by people pledging to abstain from spirits, but writes that wine and other alcoholic beverages must now also be excluded from consumption. He lists several temperance societies and conventions which have adopted such a pledge, and emphasizes the importance that it be adopted by all. He then discusses a beverage he refers to as "Amherst Tea" and its benefits.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Genre	Notes
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Political and social views
Subject	Temperance and religion
Subject	Temperance – Societies, etc.
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 22 Folder 15
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