02685cam a22003733u 4500 42522 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11026863 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Lawrence, Amos, 1786-1852 Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of the Late Amos Lawrence; with a brief account of some incidents of his life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-13 Produced by Peter Vachuska, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of the Late Amos Lawrence; with a Brief Account of Some Incidents in His Life" edited by William R. Lawrence, M.D. is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a memorial to Amos Lawrence, encompassing his personal reflections, correspondence, and significant events throughout his life. Highlighting his dedication to family, business, and community, the writings provide insights into the character and values of a man deeply committed to his duties and philanthropic efforts. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the background of Amos Lawrence, detailing his lineage, early life experiences, and the influence of his parents. Remarkably, the preface sets the tone for the memoir, explaining the author's intentions to preserve the virtues and lessons shared within the letters written by Lawrence to his children. These early excerpts reflect on his family's values, his formative years, and the development of his strong moral compass, shaped by both his upbringing and personal observations. The introduction paints a vivid picture of a life lived with purpose, emphasizing the importance of character, integrity, and education that resonates throughout his correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lawrence, Amos, 1786-1852 -- Diaries Lawrence, Amos, 1786-1852 -- Correspondence Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Biography Philanthropists -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Biography Boston (Mass.) -- Biography Lawrence, William R., 1812-1855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42522 83361 83361