Tabitha Longfellow's writing book, 1788-89

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This writing book shows the method by which students were taught to write, practice handwriting and spelling. The verses chosen to copy were purposefully virtuous. The two verses chosen for the pages shown here are, "Buy the truth and sell it not" and "Esteem him who teacheth you Wisdom."

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Title: Tabitha Longfellow's writing book, 1788-89
Creator: Longfellow, Tabitha
Creation Date: 1788
Subject Date: 1788
State: ME
Media: Ink on paper
Local Code: Coll. 1606 FF 3, Tabitha Longfellow Writing Book; 1788-89
Collection: Wadsworth-Longfellow
Object Type: Text

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