A sermon preached at the Church in Brattle-Street, Boston Thursday, September 27, 1798. A day religiously observed on account of the epidemic now prevailing in this town, and several other seaports in America / By John Lathrop. Printed by the desire of many who heard it.

  • John Lathrop
Date:
1798
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Credit: A sermon preached at the Church in Brattle-Street, Boston Thursday, September 27, 1798. A day religiously observed on account of the epidemic now prevailing in this town, and several other seaports in America / By John Lathrop. Printed by the desire of many who heard it. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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