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Miscellanous and unidentified compositions, Everett family writings, ca. 1850s-1870s

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Title Miscellanous and unidentified compositions, Everett family writings, ca. 1850s-1870s

Date ca. 1850s-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription after another was magnified till his friend, all unconscious, had changed into a bitter enemy. He resolved to be avenged and while he plotted the scheme the fire of hatred burned hotter and stronger till it seemed that all his better nature was consumed and he was ready for any dreadful deed. I dared not lurk any longer but quickly turned my eye in another direction. Here I saw another man writhing and groaning in the midst of a burning fire. He was a youth of a fine talent and superior education, but he had learned to love the wine cup. At first he simply tasted a little when in company, lest he should be thought singular. Each time, however he took a little more for it was becoming pleasing and he desired it more and more frequently. In order to gratify this new appetite, he visited saloons and was even now and then seen at the bar room. One day in company with a comrade he drank to excess and become intoxicated. This aroused him to a sense of his danger and determined to reform; but not now, he felt so languid he would take a little once more. The next day he found it no easier to let it alone, nor the next, nor the next yet he would do it sometime. But while this he mused the fire burned, and now he is a confirmed drunkard.

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 17 Folder 599

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2648px × 3314px 25.14 MB

File Created 08/12/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_017_fl_599_005_03.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G4B0

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