Early Life
Childhood:
I grew up in Barnstable, Massachusetts. As I have already stated, my family was very involved in the Revolutionary happenings. Even from a young age, I was aware of political events and opinions that circulated through my parents circles, and as I grew older, began to claim those opinions and make them my own. My father was very outspoken man who held great opposition to the British rule, and was very firm and strong in his mighty Patriot stance. His influence is one of the greatest of all that shaped my political career.
Education:
I must say, I was indeed educated much like any other girl of my time. I did not receive any formal education, as was the custom for females of my day, but I was allowed to sit in on a few of my brothers' classes. I believe their tutor, the Reverend John Russell, found pity for me, because he soon offered me his tutelage and full access to his very extensive library. I am ever grateful for this; if it had not been for his counsel, I may never have received that class of education.
Throughout my life, my brother James was my partner in the pursuit of literature and history. We studied the great books together and he was very encouraging in my writing. He urged me to pursue it, telling me that God had given me a great talent. I am sincerely thankful for his encouragement; it is what led to those numerous writings.
I grew up in Barnstable, Massachusetts. As I have already stated, my family was very involved in the Revolutionary happenings. Even from a young age, I was aware of political events and opinions that circulated through my parents circles, and as I grew older, began to claim those opinions and make them my own. My father was very outspoken man who held great opposition to the British rule, and was very firm and strong in his mighty Patriot stance. His influence is one of the greatest of all that shaped my political career.
Education:
I must say, I was indeed educated much like any other girl of my time. I did not receive any formal education, as was the custom for females of my day, but I was allowed to sit in on a few of my brothers' classes. I believe their tutor, the Reverend John Russell, found pity for me, because he soon offered me his tutelage and full access to his very extensive library. I am ever grateful for this; if it had not been for his counsel, I may never have received that class of education.
Throughout my life, my brother James was my partner in the pursuit of literature and history. We studied the great books together and he was very encouraging in my writing. He urged me to pursue it, telling me that God had given me a great talent. I am sincerely thankful for his encouragement; it is what led to those numerous writings.