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1790
  • An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.
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    Adam Giving Names: Genesis Chap. II. Ver. 20

    Godwin, Abraham, 1763-1835
    An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1792
    Date Created
    1790
    Copyright
    An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.
  • A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].
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    Engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole

    A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790
    Collection
    Wesleyana Artifact Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].
  • A letter from Johnn Wesley to a "Sister" Gobby discussing the debate around allocating funds to build a preaching house in Harwich.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Sister" Gobby, Haverford

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from Johnn Wesley to a "Sister" Gobby discussing the debate around allocating funds to build a preaching house in Harwich.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-08-12
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Johnn Wesley to a "Sister" Gobby discussing the debate around allocating funds to build a preaching house in Harwich.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Tommy" Thomas Rutherford, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-01-22
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Tattershall giving Tattershall advice on navigating the financial decisions of the Conference in relation to his personal finances.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Tommy" Thomas Tattershall, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Tattershall giving Tattershall advice on navigating the financial decisions of the Conference in relation to his personal finances.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-02-28
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Tattershall giving Tattershall advice on navigating the financial decisions of the Conference in relation to his personal finances.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke advising her to continue praying and keeping the faith.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke advising her to continue praying and keeping the faith.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-03-27
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke advising her to continue praying and keeping the faith.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley apologising for not having money to send and assuring her that he has asked Mr. Whitfield to gather the money and get it to her.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, West Street, [London]

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley apologising for not having money to send and assuring her that he has asked Mr. Whitfield to gather the money and get it to her.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-12-20
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley apologising for not having money to send and assuring her that he has asked Mr. Whitfield to gather the money and get it to her.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Bristol

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-07-31
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley discussing her health and time in Margate and encouraging her to visit him when he is in London.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Hinxworth

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley discussing her health and time in Margate and encouraging her to visit him when he is in London.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-10-27
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley discussing her health and time in Margate and encouraging her to visit him when he is in London.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-10-05
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to "My dearest Uncle and Friend," [London]

    Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790/1799
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (1)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (10)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (11)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (12)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (13)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (14)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (15)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (2)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (3)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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 Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
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