Abiel Abbot Diary and Papers, 1818-1827.

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Abiel Abbot Diary and Papers, 1818-1827.

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Beverly, Massachusetts minister (born in Andover). Diary (1818-1819, 1827) discusses life at home and on voyages to Philadelphia, Savannah, South Carolina, Baltimore, and Cumano, Columbia. Describes daily events, slave selling, education, dueling, and other social conditions. Papers include letters, genealogical notes.

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Abbot, Abiel, 1770-1828

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Minister of Congregational churches in Haverhill (1795-1803) and Beverly (1803-1828) Massachusetts, born in Andover (Mass.). A graduate of Harvard, Abiel Abbot married Eunice Wales of Dorchester (Mass.) in 1795. In the fall of 1818 Abbot, who suffered from a lung disorder, set out for South Carolina to improve his health. After spending eight weeks in Charleston, Abbot spent two months as a guest of James Legare at his St. John's, Colleton Parish, South Carolina estate. In March Abbot went to Sa...