» Hebdomary, hebdomary soar or sink hebdomary memoranda : diary, 1811-circa 1890

Typescript copy (transcribed by F.W., probably in the late 19th century) of the diary (Volumes I and II, 1811-1816) of a New England educator and author. The author relates that he was educated at Dartmouth, and after graduation moved to Portland, Maine, where he taught at Portland Academy and was a member of the Torpedo Club, a literary group. The author tells of his brother Eden’s (b. 28 Jan. 1789) death on May 10, 1814. The diary chronicles daily events and reflects the author’s thoughts about teaching, life at his boarding house, his impressions of Torpedo Club members, his writing, his future plans, the War of 1812, and the Napoleonic Wars. The author notes common occurrences, public or private: sentiments and reflections concerning self, friends, or the world.