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Andrew Mack (1786-1875), deacon. Dartmouth College Class of 1808. The collection consists of family correspondence, including letters concerning the illness and death of his son, Thomas, letters from his brother Robert and other acquaintances. Writings by Mack as well as a journal kept during a course of chemical and anatomical lectures are also included.

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Three-page letter from Israel Warburton Putnam of Danvers, Massachusetts to Andrew Mack in Hanover, New Hampshire, informing him that Dartmouth scholars have a "want of taste. Another conspicuous trait is their pedandtry, an example of which is in the character of their P___. Dr. Smith's success in 'gouching' astonishing."

Three-page letter from James Adams of Hampton, New Hampshire to Andrew Mack of Gilmanton, New Hampshire, informing him that he is grateful for information re. summer boarder who "skipped." Mr. Cogswell has been preaching in Hampton. Rev. Morrison of Londonderry is ill with lung-fever.

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Three-page letter from Reuben Washburn of Boston to Andrew Mack in Hanover, New Hampshire informing him that he is reading law in Mr. Jackson's office. He recommends that writer commence practice in Newburyport. Taking advantage of all that Boston offers, attending theatre, churches, visiting The Athenaeum.