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Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911 "Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04083 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911 Place Written: [Schenectady, New York] Type: Manuscript Date: [1834] Pagination: 6 p. ; Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to speak effectively, and the value of such things as novelty and laughter.

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