Document Type
Manuscript
Files
Date
undated, circa 1905-1919
Summary
A brief introduction to Cotton Mather (1663-1728), "the Last Pilgrim", including his efforts to sustain "the Theocracy" of New England and the Salem Witch trials.
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Transcription by Davis Baird. Item description based off writing and context provided by Davis Baird.
Keywords
Earl Clement Davis, Cotton Mather, preachers
Recommended Citation
Davis, Earl Clement, "Cotton Mather" (2022). A Series of Biographical Sketches of Important 17th and 18th century Congregational Preachers in New England. 2.
https://commons.clarku.edu/history_manuscripts_3/2
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