John Cotton Smith diaries, 1782-1783.

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John Cotton Smith diaries, 1782-1783.

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A series of diaries kept by John Cotton Smith while a student at Yale College. One volume is a letter sent to Smith's sister, Elizabeth (MS 53515). Another is labeled "Variety" and contains prose. Three others are labeled "Diary" (vols. 2-4) and contain a record of Smith's daily activities.

5 volumes (1 binder).

Connecticut Historical Society

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Yale College (1718-1887)

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The Linonian Literary Society was founded in 1753. All undergraduates were allowed to be members of the Linonian Society. The club provided students with a forum to debate, stage plays, and deliver poems, essays, and orations. The society disbanded in 1868. From the guide to the Linonian Society, Yale College, records, 1753-1870, (Manuscripts and Archives) ...

Smith, John Cotton, 1765-1845

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Lawyer, governor, and U.S. Representative from Connecticut; resident of Sharon, Conn. From the description of John Cotton Smith letter drafts, 1823-1824. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 664374530 Governor of Connecticut, 1813-1817. From the description of Letter from John Cotton Smith to Brig.-Gen. T. H. Cushing, 1814 Aug. 21. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 174142882 John Cotton Smith, a lawyer, was born ...