Journal Vol. I S.E.W.

This journal contains autograph entries documenting the life and education of Massachusetts resident Samuel Edward Warren from the years 1846-1849. The entries discuss the curriculum and assignments received by Warren while enrolled in two Massachusetts schools as well as his religious life, friends, and everyday activities. Also documented is his return home to West Newton, Massachusetts, during summer break, his family life, and interaction with residents of the town.

The journal begins with Warren attending school in Andover, Massachusetts. Many of his entries reveal a deeply religious nature as he frequently attended church, sermons from visiting preachers, and lectures on religious topics. Also, he frequently mentioned, with much excitement, letters received from home (family and friends). Other entries, such as one discussing the disassembly of a snow plough, demonstrate that Warren had an inquisitive nature and an interest in machinery, astronomy, and philosophy. After his first year at school, Warren traveled to his hometown of West Newton, Massachusetts, by train. Regular entries cease for the period of August 3, 1847 to April 6, 1848, during which Warren says he gathered wood and apples, studied, read the work of Greek historian Thucydides, and wrote a doctrinal epistle with remarks to his cousin Dicky (with whom he spent much of his free time).