Edward Hitchcock notes on motives for temperance

Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock notes on motives for temperance
Dates	1830-1849
Abstract	Incomplete notes by Edward Hitchcock listing different motives for living a temperate life and providing explanations for those motives. The first item in the list is missing and part of the second reason listed is illegible. Hitchcock claims that chemistry, physiology, morality, and religion all favor temperance, that practicing temperance sets a good example, and that abstaining from alcohol increases happiness.
Notes	The item is undated. The dates provided are drawn from the item's folder.
Physical Description	1 item (2 pages), The notes are torn along the folds.
Languages	English
Genre	Notes
Genre	Lists (document genres)
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Political and social views
Subject	Temperance
Subject	Alcoholism
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 22 Folder 15
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