Buy this book on-line Anonymous : The Last Will & Testament of the 2nd Society of Lyme Sirnamed Niantic
2 page hand written letter, 4 1/2 x 7 1/2", signed "Niantic", written in brown ink on edge worn paper, old creases. Humorous will drawn up after considering the "uncertainty of life, having groaned these 40 years in Great Distress in my Body politic with Various theological distempers. I bequeath to my darling Daughter Chesterfield all my Ignorance with 1/4 of my folly." Also leaves knavery, religion, inhumanity, bigotry, superstitution, fanaticism, ministerial quarrel, "feminine preachings & indecent noise in Religious Assemblies", etc. An interesting look at early Connecticut humor.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Anonymous : The Last Will & Testament of the 2nd Society of Lyme Sirnamed Niantic. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, fine bindings, rare books, out-of-print books and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |