Overview
Autograph manuscript sermons of first minister of Dover, Rev. Benjamin Caryl, Harvard College AB 1761.
Dates
- 1764-1805
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
.02 linear feet (1 volume)Autograph manuscript sermons, unsigned, probably written in Dover, Massachusetts; dated when first delivered 1764-1792, and with notes listing later dates of delivery to 1805. Sermons on Hebrews 10:38, Romans 14:17, Psalms 25:14, Luke 18:17, 2 Peter 1:19, and 1 Corinthians 15:45. Sermons are unbound.
Biographical / Historical
Caryle was the first minister of Springfield parish, a part of Dedham, Massachusetts, now the Town of Dover. He received an AB from Harvard College in 1761 and married Sarah, the widow of Dr. Cornelius Kollock. They had one son, George, a physician in Dover (AB Harvard 1788).
Arrangement
Arranged by sermon number.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. Gift of Mr. Sherman Battelle; received: 1865 January 13. Recataloged from B C1 3023.
Digitization Funding
Collections and items have been digitized with the generous support of The Polonsky Foundation.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Caryl, Benjamin, 1732-1811. Benjamin Caryl sermons, 1764-1805: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02589
Repository Details
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