Samuel Williams sermons 1774-1808

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Samuel Williams sermons 1774-1808

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Sermons preached by scientist, author, professor, and minister Samuel Williams at Bradford and Rutland, Vermont, between 1774 and 1808

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Williams, Samuel, 1743-1817

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Samuel Williams (1743-1817) was the son of Rev. Warham Williams (1699-1751) of Waltham, Mass. In 1761 he graduated from Harvard College and became minister of Bradford, Mass., until 1779 when he was chosen professor of philosophy at Harvard. Williams was a member of the American Philosophical Society, helped organize the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and served on various state commissions. Forced to resign his post at Harvard due to a scandal involving forgery, Williams moved to Rutlan...