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Still imageDesid. Erasmus Roterod.
An engraved portrait of Desiderius Erasmus based on a portrait pained by Hans Holbein. The caption reads "Desid: Erasmus Roterod: Natus 1467. Den: et Sepult: Basiliae 1556. Ad Archetypum I: Holbenii in Biblioth: bupl: Basil: adservatum pictum cum annum ageret Erasmus LV."Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraved portrait of Desiderius Erasmus based on a portrait pained by Hans Holbein. The caption reads "Desid: Erasmus Roterod: Natus 1467. Den: et Sepult: Basiliae 1556. Ad Archetypum I: Holbenii in Biblioth: bupl: Basil: adservatum pictum cum annum ageret Erasmus LV." -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. Mr. John Wesley, M.A. Fellow of Lincoln Colledge [sic], Oxford"
Houston, R.An engraved portrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. The image was printed for Carrington Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, London. It is similar to 95-001-167.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightCOPYRIGHT UNDETERMINEDAn engraved portrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. The image was printed for Carrington Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, London. It is similar to 95-001-167. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that the sister of Mrs. Doddridge has passed away, asking after Mrs. Lee and providing a recipe for a throat pain remedy, sharing news of her sister's health, and giving updates on both of her sons, Charles and Samuel.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that the sister of Mrs. Doddridge has passed away, asking after Mrs. Lee and providing a recipe for a throat pain remedy, sharing news of her sister's health, and giving updates on both of her sons, Charles and Samuel. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (1)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (10)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (11)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (12)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (13)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (14)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which kept her from visiting Miss Galloway and complaining about the rudeness of a number of the guests who were involved, asking for advice on how to comfort their friend, expressing her excitement at having received Miss Galloway's note, and planning their next possible meeting.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which kept her from visiting Miss Galloway and complaining about the rudeness of a number of the guests who were involved, asking for advice on how to comfort their friend, expressing her excitement at having received Miss Galloway's note, and planning their next possible meeting. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (15)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (2)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (3)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (4)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (5)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (6)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (7)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (8)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (9)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking to explain her behavior following a falling out or misunderstanding between them, explaining the mistake, sharing a story of attending a Punch and Judy show with the Bennett children and wishing Samuel had been with them, and asking Samuel to write to her again.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking to explain her behavior following a falling out or misunderstanding between them, explaining the mistake, sharing a story of attending a Punch and Judy show with the Bennett children and wishing Samuel had been with them, and asking Samuel to write to her again. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, declaring her intent to return to Marylebone soon, describing the financial hardships of her cousins, praising the hospitality of the Staffords, relating the struggles of Miss Jones who has had to care for two dying brothers, sending her well wishes to the family of Mrs. Dyer, updating her mother on her father's plans to return and of his preaching in honor of the late Mr. Fletcher, asking about having a straw hat enlarged, and reporting on the status of several acquaintances.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, declaring her intent to return to Marylebone soon, describing the financial hardships of her cousins, praising the hospitality of the Staffords, relating the struggles of Miss Jones who has had to care for two dying brothers, sending her well wishes to the family of Mrs. Dyer, updating her mother on her father's plans to return and of his preaching in honor of the late Mr. Fletcher, asking about having a straw hat enlarged, and reporting on the status of several acquaintances.