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Everett, Robert Jr. - temperance speeches, Everett family papers, 1845, n.d.

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Title Everett, Robert Jr. - temperance speeches, Everett family papers, 1845, n.d.

Date 1845, n.d.

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription left corner torn[Be not forgetful] to entertain strangers for some have[entertained angels] unawares." Never fail to do a[a good deed] because the person whom you have[had or the] opportunity of assisting is not near of kin.The drunkards child has a father whom heloves as tenderly as you love you father. Wereyour father or brother or child a drunkard, howearnestly would you struggle for their relief!Do unto others as you would have others do untoyou. Carry out every where and at all timesthe principles of this golden rule and angelswill rejoice to hear your name. I wish to ask one question for theconsideration of every temperance man present.which I think appropriate to the occasionThink upon it. There are in this place 3different ^temperance societies the Washingtonian, an 2 others.The Washintonians for near 3 years until quite recently have held weakly meetings in the oldAcademy. The beneficial results flowing from thosemeetings are seen all around us. This greatcorrupting plague which in years past has beensuch a curse to our place has partly arrestedin its course. Several confirmed drunkardshave been reformed and sustained and cheeredin keeping their good resolutions. Many youthhave been preserved from forming intemperatehabits. The time expended in those meetings hasbeen lost on none of us. Our hear - crossed out Though notall in immediate danger our selvesour hearts have been enlarged by attemptingto benefit the effort. (He who signes the pledgemuch to benefit himself deserves no great credit)and will be in danger of receiving but little

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 16 Folder 581

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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