Box 20

A Trip to the Country in August 1804 or, Holiday Conversation between eight characteristic females of Phila. wherein each gives her sentiments relatively to Happiness." Notebook containing autograph draft of this play. 28 leaves.

"Miscellaneous Scraps from 1811: June - 1813: Dec. 20 and 1815: Aug," written on cover. Includes "The Pious Remembrancer," a collection of poems, and "Pieces pronounced at Mr. Asa Bassett's Public Examination," 1812: May. 66 leaves.

"Indian Sample A. B. Booth 1812," written on title page. Consists of autograph poems. 28 leaves, 3 inserts.

"From Sep. 1812 - Jan. 1813," written on cover. Collection of poems with religious theme. Titles include "Bewailing my Infirmities," "Hope Begins to Dawn From the Death of Christ," "Morning Hymn," and "An Evening Hymn." 51 leaves.

Poetry notebook containing 33 poems of a religious nature. Includes a table of contents. 39 leaves.

Contains apparent outlines of subject matter, Tables of Contents, some poetry, and drafts of letters dated 1814: Jan. 1; 1814: Oct. 29 (to Elizabeth); 1814: Nov. 3 (to A.B.); and 1815: July 4 (to A.B.). One poem, "The Sabbath" is dated 1815: Aug. 1. "The Refuge of Safety and Peace" is dated 1815: Aug. 6. 45 leaves.

Contains an assortment of quotations, a list of words that might have served as a spelling dictionary, a small section of "memoirs," "Theological Axioms," "Rules for Moral Conduct," and "List of Books." 63 leaves

Consists of miscellaneous loose sheets containing George Booth's autograph poetry. Three poems are to "Emma," signed "Edwin." 104 leaves.