Paperback book: An Antidote Against Melancholy, 1884 , N.Y., printed by T.L.D.V. for Pratt Manufacturing Co. (apparently for free distribution to patrons), 123 pp. "Compounded of Choice Poems, Jovial Songs, Merry Ballads, and Witty Parodies. Most pleasant and diverting to read." Stamped: Cole Memorial, Bancroft Public Library, Salem, NY, 1884

File — Box: 6

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Correspondence, diaries (1912-36), indentures, poems, genealogies, photo album, and other materials on the early and contemporary history of Salem, Washington County, New York, including papers relating to the raising of regiments for the Revolutionary War and compensation for the same; a general history of Washington Academy; a Salem letterbook (1794-1882); a notebook of outlines of theological studies kept by Henry M. Davis; two scrapbooks of Albany clippings; and diaries and correspondence of Harry Cole.