Name/Title
Commonplace Book of Betsey S. SmithEntry/Object ID
2024.219.001Scope and Content
A commonplace book belonging to Betsey S. Smith of Stonington. spanning the years 1823 to 1826. The book features religious quotes, poems, and bits of advice from popular books of the period. All entries are hand-written, and most are signed and dated by the "author" of each entry. Names include: Alexander G. Smith, Eliza H. Hart, Ira Hart, Maria Hart, Louisa M. Hart, David S. Hart, David C. Smith, Betsey D. Smith, H. S. Smith, Nathaniel B. Palmer, Mercy Palmer, J. Dunham, O. E. Cobb, C. D. Cobb, D. M. Billoss, Emma Cobb, Ida Denison, J. Denison, I. T. Goddard, E. W. Billings, Frances Thurston, Elizabeth Fellows, John Hallam, G. R. Hallam, Franklin Williams, William R. Palmer, E. D. Phelps, H. Swan, A. H. Phelps, H. N. Stanton, Phineas Stanton, J. W. Stanton, Samuel B. Denison, Simon Carew, G. E. Palmer, Almira D. Kirby, Betsey D. Palmer, Eliza Eells, Sally M. Palmer, Sarah Ann Gedney, Nathan F. Smith.
Typed transcription in stacks on shelf 7-6 A.Collection
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