John Cotton sermon : holograph, 1734.

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John Cotton sermon : holograph, 1734.

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Single sermon on text of Amos 3.2, "I will punish you for all your Iniquityes." Sermon apparently delivered on several occasions, dated by the author on each. Earliest year appearing on piece is 1734, with dates in 1735 and 1736 also included. Places recorded in connection with the various dates of delivery: Manomet Ponds , Plympton, Marshfield, and Halifax. Attribution to Cotton based largely on the following inscription on piece: Probably a sermon of Rev. John Cotton, / of Halifax, Mrs. R.W. Emerson's Grandfather. / This note was written in pencil by my / sister Ellen T. (Cont.) Emerson, & inked by me. Edward W. Emerson.

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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