Papers, 1809-1853; (bulk 1809-1824).

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Papers, 1809-1853; (bulk 1809-1824).

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Correspondence containing information on the American Antiquarian Society, local academies, politics, medicine, phrenology, and business affairs. There are also drafts of several letters on theology to the editor of the Universalist Magazine. One of the correspondents was Josiah Butler, U.S. Congressman from New Hampshire, 1817-1823.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6999417

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Bartlett, Levi Stevens

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Physician and local politician of Kingston (Rockingham Co.), N.H. From the description of Papers, 1809-1853; (bulk 1809-1824). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20574463 ...

Butler, Josiah, 1779-1854

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American Antiquarian Society

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The American Antiquarian Society was founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1812, largely through the efforts of Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831). The Society's original stated purpose was to "encourage the collection and preservation of the Antiquities of our country, and of curious and valuable productions in Art and Nature [that] have a tendency to enlarge the sphere of human knowledge." AAS from its inception attempted to be national in its collecting and its membership, which is by election....