George Thacher papers, 1787-1857.

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George Thacher papers, 1787-1857.

Letters to and from a representative to the first Federal Congress from Maine include letters from constituents, friends, and family that discuss history and political events of the day and family activities. Letters to Thacher's wife, Sarah Savage Thacher, discuss domestic life and households, and letters from his sons discuss the education curriculum of the day. A series of letters between Thacher and Nathaniel Cross discuss religion and religious views, including Socinianism, Unitarianism, and the Trinity.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7608555

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