Early American Manuscript Sermon - Rev. Simon Backus, Sr., 1726-11-11 - 1745-04
Scope and Contents
Handwritten manuscript book, 12mo, 24p. sewn binding. Signed Simon Backus. Author notes sermon was first given at Newington, 1726 and "2nd time at Newington, April Latter End, 1745" For the most part,written in a small, neat hand. Also signed, by Rev. Joseph Backus, Jr.
Backus was sent by colony authorities to Louisburg, Cape Breton as chaplain to 350 Connecticut Troops stationed there to prevent its recapture by the French. While there, he became ill and died.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1726-11-11 - 1745-04
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
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