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Title
Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance
Contributor
Creator: Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Genre
Creation Information
Date Created
1836-08-04 - 1849
Date Note
The item is undated. The dates provided are drawn from the date of a Temperance Convention discussed in the text, and the latest date is drawn from the finding aid.
Physical Description
1 item (6 pages)
Abstract
Notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing a history of temperance, the formation of temperance societies, and National Temperance Conventions. The notes appear to be intended for a lecture or speech. Hitchcock emphasizes the pledge to abstain from all alcohol, including wine, beer, and cider, and stresses the importance of this pledge to the temperance cause. Notes to himself on anecdotes to share and passages to read are included throughout.
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Finding Aid
Language
English
Repository
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