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Smith, Sylvester

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Stephen Beekman Bangs letters to Sylvester Smith

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: 1000-218
Abstract

The collection consists of letters dating from 1840 to 1841 from Bangs to his friend and Yale student, Sylvester Smith. Topics of conversation include Bangs planning visits to see Smith in New Haven, Bangs' preference of the city of New Haven over Middletown, discussion of activities and classes at Wesleyan, Bangs' poor health and temporary leaving the University, and discussion of mutual friends and acquaintances.

Dates: 1840-1841