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TextLetter from John Early (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 27, 1862
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing an issue with Brother Mizell abandoning his assigned district in Tennessee, discussing an issue with Rufus Hefflin departing the North Carolina Conference before a hearing could be held regarding charges against him, mentioning that he does not intend to transfer either of these preachers to Texas, sharing his tentative plans for holding the Tennessee, Holston, and Virginia Conferences, and discussing his disappointment in the conduct of the northern forces.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing an issue with Brother Mizell abandoning his assigned district in Tennessee, discussing an issue with Rufus Hefflin departing the North Carolina Conference before a hearing could be held regarding charges against him, mentioning that he does not intend to transfer either of these preachers to Texas, sharing his tentative plans for holding the Tennessee, Holston, and Virginia Conferences, and discussing his disappointment in the conduct of the northern forces. -
TextLetter from John Early (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 24, 1862
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action. -
TextLetter from John Early to Robert Paine - August 21, 1854
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine asking if he had transferred some preachers to the Texan Conferences, requesting he transfer preachers from the Memphis to the Mississippi Conference, asking what occurred at the Tennessee Conference, and requesting clarification on the responsibilities of a book agent.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from John Early to Robert Paine asking if he had transferred some preachers to the Texan Conferences, requesting he transfer preachers from the Memphis to the Mississippi Conference, asking what occurred at the Tennessee Conference, and requesting clarification on the responsibilities of a book agent. -
TextLetter from Joshua Soule (Lebanon, Ohio) to Robert Paine - October 28, 1851
Soule, Joshua, 1781-1867A letter from Joshua Soule to Robert Paine giving an update on his wife's health, sharing that it is unlikely that he will be able to make it to the Tennessee Conference due to health and weather reasons, assuring Paine of his intention to attend the Memphis Conference, asking if Paine would cover Soule's financial obligations at the Tennessee Conference (to be repaid upon Soule's next return to Nashville), confirming he has received the appointments for the Missouri Conference, asking after Bishop Capers' appointments, and mentioning the sudden death of Brother Lanius.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Joshua Soule to Robert Paine giving an update on his wife's health, sharing that it is unlikely that he will be able to make it to the Tennessee Conference due to health and weather reasons, assuring Paine of his intention to attend the Memphis Conference, asking if Paine would cover Soule's financial obligations at the Tennessee Conference (to be repaid upon Soule's next return to Nashville), confirming he has received the appointments for the Missouri Conference, asking after Bishop Capers' appointments, and mentioning the sudden death of Brother Lanius. -
TextLetter from N. G. Berryman (Auburn, Missouri) to Robert Paine - January 22, 1852
Berryman, N. G.A letter from N. G. Berryman to Robert Paine explaining his perspective of the events leading to his relocation by the Conference, discussing his settling in Auburn and his work there, and asking if Paine could either tell him who is holding his Certificate of Location or send a new copy.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from N. G. Berryman to Robert Paine explaining his perspective of the events leading to his relocation by the Conference, discussing his settling in Auburn and his work there, and asking if Paine could either tell him who is holding his Certificate of Location or send a new copy. -
TextLetter from Thomas O. Summers (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - October 7, 1865
Summers, Thomas O. (Thomas Osmond), 1812-1882A letter from Thomas O. Summers to Robert Paine asking about what is to become of the church, specifically the publishing interests of the church, likely in response to the end of the Civil War. On the page where Summers addressed the letter, notes on the suffering of Jesus Christ are written in pencil in another hand.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Thomas O. Summers to Robert Paine asking about what is to become of the church, specifically the publishing interests of the church, likely in response to the end of the Civil War. On the page where Summers addressed the letter, notes on the suffering of Jesus Christ are written in pencil in another hand. -
TextLetter from W. C. Lewis (Rural Retreat, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 17, 1855
Lewis, W. C.A letter from W. C. Lewis to Robert Paine outlining the concerns of a number of preachers in the Texas Conference in regards to the actions of Bishop John Early not appointing eligible and capable preachers, and requesting that Paine and Bishop Andrews attend the next session of the Texas Conference to mediate these concerns.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from W. C. Lewis to Robert Paine outlining the concerns of a number of preachers in the Texas Conference in regards to the actions of Bishop John Early not appointing eligible and capable preachers, and requesting that Paine and Bishop Andrews attend the next session of the Texas Conference to mediate these concerns. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Anderson, [South Carolina]) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - March 22, 1853
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing the monetary collections he sent to Joshua Soule, offering his opinion on which of them should attend the Alabama Conference annual meeting, and listing where each of the conferences' annual meetings in the eastern region will be held.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing the monetary collections he sent to Joshua Soule, offering his opinion on which of them should attend the Alabama Conference annual meeting, and listing where each of the conferences' annual meetings in the eastern region will be held. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Anderson, [South Carolina]) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - May 24, 1852
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine thanking him for appointing a replacement for a recently deceased preacher, asking for clarification on changes made to the North and South Georgia Conferences, giving an update on his health, and offering clarifications on his changes to the dates of the Alabama Conference meeting.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine thanking him for appointing a replacement for a recently deceased preacher, asking for clarification on changes made to the North and South Georgia Conferences, giving an update on his health, and offering clarifications on his changes to the dates of the Alabama Conference meeting. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Charleston, South Carolina) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - March 15, 1847
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing a financial discrepancy in the division of the Bishops' stipends out of the collections from the various conferences and offering his opinion on the scheduling of the annual conferences of the Texas and East Texas Conferences.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing a financial discrepancy in the division of the Bishops' stipends out of the collections from the various conferences and offering his opinion on the scheduling of the annual conferences of the Texas and East Texas Conferences. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Charleston, South Carolina) to Robert Paine (Fayette County, Tennessee) - March 13, 1848
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine seeking to confirm that Paine had promised to transfer Richard T. Colburn from the St. Louis Conference to the Memphis Conference. A note from Paine at the bottom of the letter denies that any such promise was made.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine seeking to confirm that Paine had promised to transfer Richard T. Colburn from the St. Louis Conference to the Memphis Conference. A note from Paine at the bottom of the letter denies that any such promise was made. -
TextLetter from William Capers (Charleston, South Carolina) to Robert Paine - April 25, 1849
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine proposing arrangements for the rotating assignment of Bishops (Capers, Paine, and Andrew) to oversee the Western, Middle, and Eastern regions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, conferences.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine proposing arrangements for the rotating assignment of Bishops (Capers, Paine, and Andrew) to oversee the Western, Middle, and Eastern regions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, conferences. -
TextLetter from William Capers to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi)
Capers, William, 1790-1855A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing recommendations for sending brother Pollock on to New Orleans, conflict between the Primary Elder and preacher in Boonville, and issues with a preacher named Michells.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing recommendations for sending brother Pollock on to New Orleans, conflict between the Primary Elder and preacher in Boonville, and issues with a preacher named Michells. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, July 15, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 17, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans forSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 23, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that they haven't received their usual letter so she hopes they are alright, mentioning that all their presents are wrapped and the tree decorated in anticipation of the holiday, mentioning that she plans to bake the following day, describing how the Cuban families celebrate Christmas Eve and the day of the Kings (Jan.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that they haven't received their usual letter so she hopes they are alright, mentioning that all their presents are wrapped and the tree decorated in anticipation of the holiday, mentioning that she plans to bake the following day, describing how the Cuban families celebrate Christmas Eve and the day of the Kings (Jan. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 7, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on Morrell's time at the Annual Conference, mentioning that the district summer camps begin the next week in Guaro, reporting on how the family is doing, giving an update on George, asking them about their plans for traveling, and letting them know Morrell's mother will be having surgery in several weeks.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on Morrell's time at the Annual Conference, mentioning that the district summer camps begin the next week in Guaro, reporting on how the family is doing, giving an update on George, asking them about their plans for traveling, and letting them know Morrell's mother will be having surgery in several weeks. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 8, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the successful trip Morrell took to the conference, thanking them for the prints they sent, mentioning the abundance of mangoes, sharing that one of her friends had her baby, discussing the family's plans to go to Costa Rica as part of a language learning training encouraged by the mission board, and giving some updates on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the successful trip Morrell took to the conference, thanking them for the prints they sent, mentioning the abundance of mangoes, sharing that one of her friends had her baby, discussing the family's plans to go to Costa Rica as part of a language learning training encouraged by the mission board, and giving some updates on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 12, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her congratulations and well wishes to Esther and Don (newlyweds) and asking for their address in Atlanta, giving a brief update on the family, describing how busy she has been as their maid, Norma, was out sick, sharing news of Steed coming down with a digestive illness which seems to be spreading through many other children at the clinic, describing how busy the clinic has been and what work she has been doing there, noting that Dr.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her congratulations and well wishes to Esther and Don (newlyweds) and asking for their address in Atlanta, giving a brief update on the family, describing how busy she has been as their maid, Norma, was out sick, sharing news of Steed coming down with a digestive illness which seems to be spreading through many other children at the clinic, describing how busy the clinic has been and what work she has been doing there, noting that Dr. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 18, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and the news of the Florida Conference, expressing her sadness at the reassignment of the Cookes, assuring them that Morrell paid the doctor's bill and that they have a receipt, sharing how much the family has enjoyed using the new blender to make all sorts of desserts, discussing how much hep Blanca has been in keeping the housework done and watching the children, giving an update on George, mentioning that the measles are going around and that she anticipates Esther catching them, and describing the twoSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and the news of the Florida Conference, expressing her sadness at the reassignment of the Cookes, assuring them that Morrell paid the doctor's bill and that they have a receipt, sharing how much the family has enjoyed using the new blender to make all sorts of desserts, discussing how much hep Blanca has been in keeping the housework done and watching the children, giving an update on George, mentioning that the measles are going around and that she anticipates Esther catching them, and describing the two -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 24, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going.