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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Am 1173

Benjamin Wadsworth sermons

Overview

Bound group of autograph manuscript sermons by former Harvard College president, Benjamin Wadsworth.

Dates

  • Creation: 1710

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.

Extent

.1 linear feet (141 leaves in 1 volume)

24 autograph manuscript sermons, unsigned, dated 1710 26 February - 1710 November 5. Sermons on verses from Romans, Genesis, Matthew, Acts, and other books of the Bible. Bound in limp vellum; 10 x 16 cm.

Biographical / Historical

Wadsworth (AB 1690, AM 1693) was the pastor of the First Church of Boston. He was president of Harvard College from 1725 until his death.

Arrangement

Arranged as bound in volume in chronological order.

Provenance:

Belonged to Hephzibah Horton, Wadsworth Horton, and Elisha Horton (signatures on front flyleaf).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

49M-238. Gift of Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, and Hobart Ames Spalding; received:

Processing Information

Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt

Title
Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. Benjamin Wadsworth sermons, 1710: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
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EAD ID
hou02582

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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