John Burt Wight papers, 1808-1858.

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John Burt Wight papers, 1808-1858.

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Primarily autograph manuscript sermons of John Burt Wight, including dates and places where each sermon was delivered. Also includes a manuscript "exercise" he wrote while at college in 1808, and a speech delivered for July 4th. Also includes a manuscript transcript by J.B. Wight of his father, Henry Wight's (1752-1837) journal.

1 box (.3 linear ft.)

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Wight, John B. (John Burt), 1790-1883

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Congregational clergyman at Wayland, Mass., 1815-1830; Unitarian pastor at Castine, Me., Milford, N.H., Chelsea, Mass., and Dennis, Mass.; member of Mass. State Legislature; b. Bristol, R.I.; d. Wayland, Mass. From the description of John B. Wight bill from John Owen, 1838 July 18. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 177140679 Henry Wight (1752-1837) was a minister and the father of John Burt Wight. He was born in Medfield, Massashusetts in 1...