Nicholas Eberhard (1723-1770)
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Creator
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Eberhard, Nicholas, 1723-1770
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Publisher
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Type
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Text
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Format
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image/jpg
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Description
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Autobiographical memoir of Nicholas Henry Eberhard, including a concluding postscript by his widow, Sara Eberhard (née van Vleck). Born in Copenhagen, Eberhard recounts his education, his conversion to the Moravian faith, and his subsequent travels to Herrnhaag and Pennsylvania. The narrative details his extensive service as a bookkeeper in Bethlehem, steward of the Single Brethren's Choir, missionary to the Indian flock at Scatticoke, and his final ministerial assignments at Oldmans Creek and Manakesy, Maryland.
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Identifier
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MemBeth 0205
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Language
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eng
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Extent
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11 pages
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Rights Holder
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania