Sidney Brooks letter to Henry Cobb Brooks, 1835 October 30
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Creator | Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 |
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Recipient | Brooks, Henry Cobb, 1824-1886 |
Title | Sidney Brooks letter to Henry Cobb Brooks, 1835 October 30 |
Dates | 1835-10-30 |
Abstract | Sidney Brooks letter to his brother Henry Cobb Brooks with two sections. In the first section, dated October 30, Sidney writes that after having done all his chores and stowed away his books, he doesn't know a better way to spend his time than to write to his brother Henry. Sidney imagines Henry sitting at the corn heap, carrying corn into the corn house, or helping their father. In the second section, dated December 21, Sidney writes regarding religion. He says that he was glad to see what Henry had written on the subject and he is glad that Henry is beginning to take an interest in it. He writes further on the topic and offers advice to Henry regarding his efforts to pursue Christianity. Sidney discusses beliefs regarding sin and salvation. This letter appears to be a draft. |
Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 28 x 20 cm |
Languages | English |
Place of Production | Andover (Mass.) |
Genre | Correspondence |
Subject | Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Correspondence |
Subject | Brooks, Henry Cobb, 1824-1886 – Correspondence |
Subject | Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Religion |
Subject | Christianity |
Part of | Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 1 |
Rights | No Copyright - United States |