Devastation by the "King of Terrours," in the family of Mr. Jeremiah Sandborn, &c. of Sandbornton, in the year 1798, &c / By James Cate.
| Author/creator | Cate, James |
| Format | Microform |
| Publication Info | [Exeter, N.H.] : Printed by J.L. [i.e., John Lamson] for the author, [1799] |
| Description | 1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) : illustrations ; 55 x 46 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 35286 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 35286. ^A478749 |
| General note | Poem in 43 numbered stanzas; first line: As I lay slumbering on my bed. Signed: To Mr. Jeremiah Sandborn. From your affectionate friend, James Cate. February 12, 1799. |
| General note | "The number of deaths in Sandbornton, in the year 1798, (within 12 months) is 35--twenty-five adults, & ten children; 19 of this number were women--six of whom left infants. Among the many inflicted families, I shall mention one in particular, viz. Mr. Jeremiah Sandborn's;--he buried his wife, his sister (the widow Anna Coley) and his daughter, all of whom died of a fever. ..." |
| General note | Text in four columns, preceded by three woodcut coffins. |
| General note | READEX NOTE: A facsimile edition published at New Haven in 1909 is reproduced in place of the original. |
| References | Evans 35286 |
| References | Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 61 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 35286). |
| Genre/form | Broadsides. |
| Genre/form | Poems 1799. |
| Other title | As I lay slumbering on my bed. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 35286 | ✔ Available |