Date: 1691
"Dancing, Singing, Swearing, Impudence, / Can make Impressions upon easie sense"
preview | full record— Ames, Richard (bap. 1664?, d. 1692)
Date: 1790, 1794
He was allowed to do so, and read it till every word was imprinted on his memory; and after enjoying the sad luxury of holding it that night on his bosom, was forced the next morning to relinquish his treasure."
preview | full record— Williams, Helen Maria (1759-1827)