Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
Dates
- Existence: 1813 - 1887
Biography
Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Ward Beecher letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866106
Mss 866106
Date(s):
1866-01-06
Scope and Contents
Four-page letter from Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is unable to accept Smith's invitation to speak at Commencement.
Henry Ward Beecher letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 860590.1
Mss 860590.1
Date(s):
1860-10
Scope and Contents
Letter from Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn to an unidentified recipient with personal news and arrangements made pertaining to the previous winter's expense.