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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 Waverly, Sept 26. 1860Sept. 24, Monday 9 o'clock A. M.Rev. Mr. Roberts was told by his physicians that he could not live until noon. He was perfectly rational, and in reply to the Dr's. statement said that death was so near he said, 'thy will be done, O God." A little time after, he asked the physicians if there was any hope of his recovery. "If there is said he "I wills save all my strength, but if not, I want to use it all, and my last words in speaking of my blessed Redeemer." Being told there was none, he then commenced a personal appeal to each of the company gathered about him, frequently turning to urge upon the whole company the words which he gave to individuals. When the young people would hastily step to the door of the room in which he was lying, to take a last look at the suffering man he would beckon them to his bedside, and inquire if they loved Jesus. His memory of faces was remarkable, and it is said he never called the same person to his bedside twice. At one time his words were these. "Look at my wretched condition. last night I was healthy and vigorous, and now I am on a bed of death. I beg you to remember the last words of a dying man.

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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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File Created 08/12/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_017_fl_599_011_01.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G4HM

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