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Sermon, circa 1770

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of a single manuscript sermon written by an unknown author. A note found on the back of the booklet, in a separate hand, notes that the sermon was "prepared soon after the Boston Massacre, March, 5, 1770." The sermon cites Psalms 85:6. The sermon contains the author’s account of the history of Massachusetts Bay Colony leading up to the massacre. The sermon further includes discussions about the causes of colonial strife, namely the younger generation, and advice for how to better the situation, namely a restoration of the ways of the past.

Dates

  • circa 1770

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Digital Copies

This sermon was digitized as part of the New England's Hidden Histories project. Digital reproductions are available to view online.

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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