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| 1 | Title: | Isaac Backus Papers | |
| Creator: | Backus, Isaac | ||
| Dates: | 1719-1806 | ||
| Abstract: | Isaac Backus (1724-1806) was a Baptist minister and historian during the American Revolutionary War period. The collection consists primarily letters addressed to and copies of letters sent by Backus. Includes a copy made by Backus of an autobiographical account of the conversion of his wife, Susanna Martin (1724-1800); and draft of a chapter of his History of New England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists. Principal correspondent is William Richards. | ||
| Call #: | MS 0071 | ||
| Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | ||
| Subjects: | Clergy -- United States -- Correspondence. | Women -- Religious life -- United States. | Baptists -- United States -- History. | New England -- Church history. | ||
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