Memoirs of the Reverend John Townsend is a historical book that chronicles the life of John Townsend, the founder of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and the Congregational School. The book was written in 1831 and provides a comprehensive account of Townsend's life, including his childhood, education, and career as a minister. The memoirs also detail Townsend's work with the deaf and dumb community, including his efforts to establish a school for...