A Collection of songs of various kinds mostly received by Inspiration. Written by Benjamin Gates. Begining [sic] November 2nd, 1839. Finished November 20th 1840.

1839-1840

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1960.12322.1
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226 pages
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Collection of songs of various kinds mostly received by Inspiration. Written by Benjamin Gates. Begining [sic] November 2nd, 1839. Finished November 20th 1840. Music written in small letteral notation, followed by a description of the vision in which the song and dances were received. Labels on inside front cover: Bound by Henry De Witt, New- Lebanon. “This book was given to Sarah Burger by Brother Benjamin Gates 1904.” On front cover, red bordered label: 32. (Patterson, L-64)

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Benjamin Gates (1817-1909) | Mount Lebanon, New York, North Family Members Personal Papers; Sarah Burger (1855-1933)

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Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon. A Collection of songs of various kinds mostly received by Inspiration. Written by Benjamin Gates. Begining [sic] November 2nd, 1839. Finished November 20th 1840.. https://shakerml.org/archive/?id=340. Accessed on September 22, 2024

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Gates, Benjamin

1817-1908

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DeWitt, Henry

1805-1855

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