Safford, Ann Eliza. A Memoir of Daniel Safford. Boston: American Tract Society, 1861. First Edition. [10233]
Black blindstamped publisher's cloth, gilt titles & designs, binding clean, thin split near the top of the backstrip, 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches. Lacks the first f& last free end paper (blanks). Wood-engraved portrait of Safford with facsimile signature and tissue guard plus two additional plates. 384 clean pp, tight. Good. Hardcover.
Number 4750 in Roberts, Revival Literature: An Annotated Bibliography. “Chapter 10. ‘Revival Labors.‘ Also has material on the ministry of Edward Norris Kirk.”
Written by Safford's wife, Ann Eliza (Bigelow) Turner Safford.
Daniel Safford (1792-1856), an enterprising blacksmith in Boston who rose to prominence in business, civil and religious affairs. Safford served as a Massachusetts State Representative & Senator in the 1830’s and 40’s. He was active in missionary & tract ministry in Boston, including among Negros and Roman Catholics. – Giddings, American Christian Rulers, 1890.
