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1Author:  Saz, Antonio del.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Libro de sermones. . . Cakchiquel     
 Dates:  1647 
 Abstract:  This large, bound volume contains seven Kaqchikel sermons delivered by Antonio Saz. A gift from the Academy of the Sciences in Guatemala in 1836, the sermons lend insight into sixteenth century religion in Latin America. The manuscript is calligraphy is very well done. The Kaqchikel are an ethnic group of the Mayans.

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 Call #:  Mss.497.4.Sa9 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Cakchikel language | Mayan languages 
2Author:  UnidentifiedRequires cookie*
 Title:  History of the prophets     
 Dates:  Circa 1830 
 Abstract:  This volume written sometime in the early nineteenth century contains the history of the prophets. The manuscript essay is written in Malay and Arabic.

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 Call #:  Mss.224.H62 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  History. 
3Author:  Welch, George,fl. 1671.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Journal, 1671, of a voyage to the West Indies     
 Dates:  1671 
 Abstract:  This bound manuscript contains the journal of George Welch while he traveled to the Caribbean. The manuscript is formatted to appear like a printed work, with a title page and preface written to his family members. After the opening, Welch describes his passage to the West Indies, with details on the voyage, pirates, and life on the islands. A devout Quaker, a lot of Welch's writing is infused with religiosity. Interestingly, this journal was in the library of Benjamin Franklin.

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 Call #:  Mss.917.29.W46j 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  International Travel | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Pirates. | Voyages and travels. 
4Author:  AnonymousRequires cookie*
 Title:  The Natchez, 1840     
 Dates:  1840 
 Abstract:  This fascinating account of the Natchez was written in 1840 and appears to convey oral history of the time. The author begins by stating "it was with extreme difficulty we succeeded in procuring the information." The document is approximately 135 pages long and touches on the Natchez history and their "manners, customs, [and] traditions." The focus of the document is on their history, however, and much of the content was relayed to the author orally by the Natchez. There is an extended discussion of their beliefs and practices. The document contains biographical data on prominent members of the Natchez and other native peoples, such as Pushmataha.

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 Call #:  Mss.970.3.N19 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Native America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America | Natchez Indians -- History 
5Author:  Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864Requires cookie*
 Title:  Observations & remarks tending to explain certain parts of the sacred scriptures, 1812-1813     
 Dates:  1812-1813 
 Abstract:  John Redman Coxe was a premier physician in nineteenth century America best known for his work in medicine as a physician, teacher, and author. The John Redman Coxe Collection shows a different side of Coxe. The APS Collection is a bound, handwritten essay by Coxe entitled, "Observations and Remarks Tending to Explain Certain Parts of the Sacred Scriptures, 1812-1813." This fascinating and often-sophisticated volume deals with various arguments put forward by skeptics that challenge the accuracy of the Bible, with particular attention paid to Genesis. Coxe then offers his own rebuttal or the rebuttal of others. Coxe frequently challenges prevailing translations of Hebrew words, believing that more accurate definitions can sometimes solve confusion or controversy. Although the work was never published, it does offer insight into the types of debates about the Bible accessible to Americans in the nineteenth century.

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 Call #:  Mss.220.2.C836 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Natural history | Religion | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. 
6Author:  Catholic ChurchRequires cookie*
 Title:  Detmar Basse Müller Book of Hours     
 Dates:  Circa 1475 
 Abstract:  Dating to the 15th century, this Book of Hours was donated to the APS in 1806.

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 Call #:  Mss.264.02.R66 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material 
 Subjects:  Books of Hours -- France 
7Author:  Catholic ChurchRequires cookie*
 Title:  Timothy Matlack Book of Hours     
 Dates:  ca. 1475? 
 Abstract:  This fifteenth century Book of Hours was a gift from Timothy Matlack to the APS in 1811.

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 Call #:  Mss.264.02.R662 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material 
 Subjects:  Books of Hours -- France 
8Author:  Roth, Johann Ferdinand,d. 1814Requires cookie*
 Title:  Ein Versuch: der Geschichte unsers Herrn u. Heylandes Jesu Christi in dass Delawarische übersezt der Unami von der Marter Woche an bis zur Himmalfahrt unsers Herrn, 1770-1772     
 Dates:  1770-1772 
 Abstract:  This volume contains an account of Jesus' life that was translated into Delaware. Compiled by a Moravian missionary, the volume may lend insight into the proselytizing techniques of Moravian missionaries. MOLE contains an extended description of the volume and its background.

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 Call #:  Mss.232.9.R74 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Language and Linguistics | Native America | Religion 
 Genre:  Language Material | Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Bible stories, German. | Missionaries. 
9Author:  UnidentifiedRequires cookie*
 Title:  Revolutionary War letter     
 Dates:  1777 
 Abstract:  This long letter, dated January 6, 1777, discussed contentions within a Presbyterian Synod in Lonehead, Scotland. Although there may be some vague references to the American Revolution, the content of the letter is primarily aimed at the Synod and its policies. The letter criticizes the current minister and opposes the King's request for a fast day. Arguably, the opposition to the fast day could be interpreted as giving support to the American revolutionaries.

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 Call #:  Mss.973.315.L56 
 Extent:  1 item(s) 
 Topics:  American Revolution | Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Political Correspondence 
10Author:  Hutchinson, James, 1752-1793Requires cookie*
 Title:  James Hutchinson diary, February 26, 1777 - March 16, 1777     
 Dates:  February 26-March 16 
 Abstract:  This diary contains the journal James Hutchinson kept during his trans-Atlantic passage from England to America in 1777. The back of the journal includes an essay defending the attacks on Quakers by revolutionaries. The essay, signed "A Friend to the Liberty of Conscience," appears to have been intended for publication, although it is not clear if it ever was published.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.H97d.1 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  American Revolution | Americans Abroad | International Travel | Religion 
 Genre:  Diaries | Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Voyages and travels. 
11Author:  Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895Requires cookie*
 Title:  Ely Samuel Parker Papers     
 Dates:  1794-1946 
 Abstract:  The Ely Parker Collection is a large and rich amalgamation of documents relating to the New York Seneca and to Ely Parker's own life.

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 Call #:  Mss.497.3.P223 
 Extent:  3.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Education | Government Affairs | Language and Linguistics | Law | Military History | Native America | Religion | Science and technology 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Language Material | Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials | Official Government Documents and Records 
 Subjects:  Canals -- New York (State) | Engineers -- New York (State) | Freemasons -- New York (State) | Iroquois Indians | Ogden Land Company | Seneca Indians -- Missions | Seneca Indians -- New York (State) | Seneca Indians -- Religion | Seneca language | Society of Friends -- Relations with Indians | Tonawanda Indian Reservation (N.Y.)