Joseph Willard sermons, 1774-1780.

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Joseph Willard sermons, 1774-1780.

Five sermons written by Rev. Joseph Willard of the First Church of Beverly, Mass. (later president of Harvard College), delivered between 1774-80. Includes two Thanksgiving sermons, 1774, 1776; New Years day sermon, 1775; a sermon on the education of children, 1776; and a fast-day sermon, 29 Jan. 1777.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804

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University president, clergyman, and educator. From the description of Circular signed by Joseph Willard, Harvard University president, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067536 Joseph Willard was born on 29 Dec. 1738, the youngest son of the Rev. Samuel and Abigail Willard of Biddeford, Me. Upon the death of his father, his mother remarried, and he grew up in the household of the Rev. Richard Elvins of Scarborough, Me. Intent upon a medical career, and encouraged b...

First Parish Church (Beverly, Mass.)

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