Commonplace book, 1817., 1817. Digital
Scope and Contents
Notebook titled "Extracts. A Small Present to Abigail [and] Permelia Young." Contains translated excerpts from "The Imitation of Christ," first composed circa 1418-1427 and attributed to Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471), a Dutch Canon Regular and scribe. Also includes excerpts from "Journal of the Life, Travels, and Gospel Labors of That Faithful Servant and Minister of Christ, Job Scott," published in 1797. Job Scott (1751-1793) was an American Quaker minister.
Dates
- Creation: 1817.
Language of Materials
Collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.31 cubic feet (1 letter size document box and one half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1745-1830. (Person)
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1780-1861. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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