[12] The opposite page is a fac-simile of the original manuscript found in Mr. Lawrence's pocket-book after his death. It may serve as a fair specimen of his chirography during his latter years.
[13] In looking over the list of Life Directors of the American Bible Society, made such by the payment of one hundred and fifty dollars each, there are found at least ten who are known to have been constituted by Mr. Lawrence.
[14] A tract by Dr. Hamilton.
[15] "Help to Professing Christians. By Rev. John Barr. Published by Perkins and Marvin. Boston, 1831."
[16] The late Thomas Tarbell, originally from Groton, Mass.
[17] This was a debt contracted by Mr. T., in 1826, amounting, at that time, to about fifteen hundred dollars, when he failed in business. The amount of the debt was soon after transferred to the "Old Ladies' Home."
[18] Mrs. Phelps, wife of Professor Phelps, of Andover, and daughter of Professor Stuart, the authoress of "Sunny Side," "Peep at Number Five," and other popular works.
Transcriber's note:
On the Frontispiece: Handwritten note is unclear, but may read "Truly Yours Amos Lawrence".
In the Table of Contents the page number for Chapter XXIX has been changed from 262 to 264.