Unknown, Williamsburg, Virginia, to "Sir", 1830 March 16
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting "of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties"; believes learning is for the "favoured many"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light "from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), & virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action."
Dates
- Creation: 1830 March 16
Creator
- From the Collection: Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository