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Everett, Jennie - compositions, Everett family papers, 1850s

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Title Everett, Jennie - compositions, Everett family papers, 1850s

Date 1850s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

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User-Contributed Transcription This isle was no longer a place for them and Selfishness led the way to a bridge of covetousness which he had erected high over river Forgiveness. They rushed upon it regardless of their weaker companions who were thrown down and trampled upon in the general confusion, what mattered it if they were only uninjured. Angry words passed between those who now first knew what it was to hate. When they reached the other side of the bridge they did not remain together but each wondered alone desirous that none should share what treasure they might find. There were many Inhabitants of this unhappy land but not one contented person could I find. Some were in possession of great riches which served only to increase their misery, for they constantly feared to lose it. Others thirsting for pleasure squandered their wealth in intemperate living which only brought disatisfaction and disease. Others, were in extreme poverty and vainly sought aid of their more fortunate companions. I asked one of these wretched creatures why he did not apply for assistance to their king. At which question he laughed, and said, he perceived I was a stranger and did not know their king. If we should go to him he

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 15 Folder 556

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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File Created 09/02/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_02_box_15_fl_556_005_004.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G4IL

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