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1839 October 9 . Lucretia Plummer ALS to Margaret Pilsbury; Bangor, [Maine].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Remarks on teaching and its difficulties. Relates family health and news. Bangor has been an unhealthy community, especially for children. Discusses the death of a Sabbath School teacher. Attends an astronomy lecture by Rev. Woodhull and remarks on [Mary] Gove and her anatomy and physiology lectures. Believes Gove to be "a real Grahamite" and describes the practices she advocates, of which Plummer especially approves of daily bathing. Attends an antislavery sewing society meeting and encourages Margaret to become an abolitionist.
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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05