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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.013.13 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of materials related to Gideon Savage, a soldier in the Continental Army |
| Title | Proverb and song sheet of Gideon Savage |
| Date | ca. 1780-1820 |
| Author | Savage, Gideon (1751-1833) |
| Document Type | Miscellany |
| Content Description | First side of sheet has a list of proverbs, each written about 5 or 6 times. "A great number does not always argue strength," "peace of mind being secured, we may smile at misfortune," etc. The back of the sheet has the lyrics to a popular ballad entitled, "Auld Robin Grey." Savage's name is written at top of first page. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. Not dated. Date range inferred from other documents and Savage's life dates. |
| Subjects | Literature and Language Arts Art, Music, Theater, and Film Religion |
| People | Savage, Gideon (1751-1833) |
| Theme | Religion; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Folder of research on Savage in collateral files. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |