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MORSE, JEDIDIAH. Autograph Letter Signed, to Timothy Pitkin, on his position, apologizing for not being able to send a copy of Blair's Lectures, hoping for a visit and other matters. 1 1/2 pages, single 4to sheet; later ink identification at the top of the first page, remnants of prior binding along the left edge. Norwich, 27 January 1786
MORSE, JEDIDIAH. Autograph Letter Signed, to Timothy Pitkin, on his position, apologizing for not being able to send a copy of Blair's Lectures, hoping for a visit and other matters. 1 1/2 pages, single 4to sheet; later ink identification at the top of the first page, remnants of prior binding along the left edge. Norwich, 27 January 1786
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Notes: "... as to myself I know not where my lot will be cast -- that remains a secret in the womb of Providence. I hope I shall be directed & disposed to go where Duty calls me. I think that whenever my performances are in any measure approbated it excites in me a devout wish to deserve approbation. Whenever it shall have a different effect I wish never to have my performances applauded..."
Morse (1761-1826) Congregational minister and famed early American cartographer who produced the first American geographies. This letter written soon after his graduation from Yale, but prior to receiving a pulpit.
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