Sampler, New York, 1838. 'Advice to Youth; Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come; nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say I hae no pleasure in them'. [Ecclesiastes 12:1]. Nancy Vredenburghs work wrought at Mount Tabor Academy East Chester in 14 days August 29th 1838'.

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