Papers, 1786-1919.

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Papers, 1786-1919.

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Holograph sermons by Erza Stiles, 1794, and by Cyrus Gildersleeve, 1797; notes from Mr. Webster's lectures on the English language, 1786; manuscript of Professor Pearson of Harvard on prosody, ca. 1893; and notes on the history of English literature, based on material in the British Museum and the Bibliothè€que Nationale.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Gildersleeve, Cyrus, 1769-1838

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Warren, M. I.

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Stiles, Erza, 1727-1795.

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Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

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American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, word enthusiast, and editor; b. in Hartford, Conn.; attended Yale and taught school in the Hartford area; moved to New Haven, Conn., in 1798. From the description of Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319706045 Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, author and editor. He is best known for his spellers (early spelling textbooks) and his ...