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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 6 0 Browse Search
James Parton, The life of Horace Greeley 4 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: September 5, 1861., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hale, Sarah Josepha (Buell) 1788-1879 (search)
Hale, Sarah Josepha (Buell) 1788-1879 Author; born in Newport, N. H., Oct. 24, 1788; was educated by her mother; married David Hale in 1813; was left a widow in 1822, and engaged in literature as a means of support. In 1828-37 she conducted the Ladies' magazine in Boston. In the latter year this paper was united with Godey's Lady's book in Philadelphia, of which Mrs. Hale became editor. She was an early and influential advocate of higher education for women. In 1860 she suggested that Thanksgiving Day be instituted by the national government as a national holiday, and in 1864 President Lincoln established this holiday. She continued in active edin life; The Bible Reading-book; Manners, or happy homes and good Society, etc. She died in Philadelphia, April 30, 1879. The following is an extract from Mrs. Hale's Remarks in her Woman's record for the period 1800-68: In truth, when we look over the world, with the exception of two nations, it still bears that shadow o