Papers, 1753-1789. [microform].

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Papers, 1753-1789. [microform].

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A small collection of seven folders, the papers of Ethan Allen are a mixture of receipts, bonds, deeds, and correspondence that range in years from 1753 to 1789. Evidenced in Allen's letters are his strong anti-New York sentiments as well as his Deist philosophies. Included in the collection is an interesting letter to Ethan Allen from Ethan Nomatterwho, Philanthropos, who responds (negatively) to Allen's "The Spirit of God." Interestingly enough, the piece appears to be written by Allen himself though its origin is a mystery. There are a few letters to and from Ethan's brothers Levi and Heman and to Stephen R. Bradley to whom Allen voices his philosophies. There are a few transcribed letters including one from St. John de Crevecoeur who writes to Allen suggesting names for Vermont towns.

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