Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance, 1836 December 21 and 1837 February 28

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Title:
Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance, 1836 December 21 and 1837 February 28
Description:
Notes by Edward Hitchcock on a Temperance Convention in 1836 and a temperance meeting in 1837. The notes discuss the importance of pledging to abstain from all alcoholic beverages for the success of the temperance movement. Hitchcock notes the progress that has been made by people pledging to abstain from spirits, but writes that wine and other alcoholic beverages must now also be excluded from consumption. He lists several temperance societies and conventions which have adopted such a pledge, and emphasizes the importance that it be adopted by all. He then discusses a beverage he refers to as "Amherst Tea" and its benefits.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
December 21, 1836–February 28, 1837
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Notes
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 22 Folder 15 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Political and social views
Temperance and religion
Temperance--Societies, etc.
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:79968
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Language:
English