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