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A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on his experiences of the Conferences he has attended, mentioning that the St. Louis Conference had some turmoil, discussing a draft made by D. W. Lewis and how he handled the matter, suggesting the bishops divide their work for the coming year at the April meeting, , proposing Paine call a meeting of the Bishops, requesting the transfer of a preacher to assist the Indian Mission Conference, discussing his concerns over the missionary funds and the support of the Indian Mission Conference in the coming year.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on his experiences of the Conferences he has attended, mentioning that the St. Louis Conference had some turmoil, discussing a draft made by D. W. Lewis and how he handled the matter, suggesting the bishops divide their work for the coming year at the April meeting, , proposing Paine call a meeting of the Bishops, requesting the transfer of a preacher to assist the Indian Mission Conference, discussing his concerns over the missionary funds and the support of the Indian Mission Conference in the coming year.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine expressing his condolences for the hardships Paine suffered during his ongoing Conference tour, and explaining that he will be unable to attend the Mississippi Conference on account of his health but will endeavor to attend the rest on his list.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine expressing his condolences for the hardships Paine suffered during his ongoing Conference tour, and explaining that he will be unable to attend the Mississippi Conference on account of his health but will endeavor to attend the rest on his list.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on the success of the Louisiana Conference, mentioning a transfer of a preacher to the Louisville Conference, asking about the appointments for the Alabama Conference, and sharing his plans for travelling to California via Panama.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine reporting on the success of the Louisiana Conference, mentioning a transfer of a preacher to the Louisville Conference, asking about the appointments for the Alabama Conference, and sharing his plans for travelling to California via Panama.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine providing an update on his slowly improving health, encouraging Paine to answer the request for a sermon to be published, and making a vague reference to a colleague from Virginia visiting Kentucky (possibly D. S. Doggett).

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine providing an update on his slowly improving health, encouraging Paine to answer the request for a sermon to be published, and making a vague reference to a colleague from Virginia visiting Kentucky (possibly D. S. Doggett).

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine responding to Paine's suggestion that they switch the districts which they oversee, discussing his and his wife's health, and explaining how best to ensure any letters Paine writes make it to him via Nashville.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine responding to Paine's suggestion that they switch the districts which they oversee, discussing his and his wife's health, and explaining how best to ensure any letters Paine writes make it to him via Nashville.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine offering what assistance he can give as Paine writes the biography of the late Bishop McKendree and requesting the transfer of a preacher to the St. Louis Conference.

A letter from H. H. Kavanaugh to Robert Paine offering what assistance he can give as Paine writes the biography of the late Bishop McKendree and requesting the transfer of a preacher to the St. Louis Conference.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine requesting the transfer of a preacher to the East Texas Conference from the Louisiana Conference.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine requesting the transfer of a preacher to the East Texas Conference from the Louisiana Conference.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine discussing actions he has taken after of the death of Bishop Enoch Mather Marvin to address concerns in Marvin's former Episcopal district, asking if Paine would like McTyeire to manage Marvin's districts until May, and sharing that there seems to be some unrest brewing in the St. Louis Conference following Marvin's death.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine discussing actions he has taken after of the death of Bishop Enoch Mather Marvin to address concerns in Marvin's former Episcopal district, asking if Paine would like McTyeire to manage Marvin's districts until May, and sharing that there seems to be some unrest brewing in the St. Louis Conference following Marvin's death.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine asking for Paine to write a piece for the New Orleans branch of the Christian Advocate, and reporting on the work of building churches and relocating congregations around the city.

A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine asking for Paine to write a piece for the New Orleans branch of the Christian Advocate, and reporting on the work of building churches and relocating congregations around the city.

A letter from Isaac Ebbert, Jesse Sutton, and Samuel W. Cope to Robert Paine requesting the appointment of Reverend N. M. Barryman to their district as their precious preacher has been called away. Following this request is a note from Joshua Soule, who forwarded the letter to Paine, discussing his health and the recent discussions surrounding a publication by Dr. Discon.

A letter from Isaac Ebbert, Jesse Sutton, and Samuel W. Cope to Robert Paine requesting the appointment of Reverend N. M. Barryman to their district as their precious preacher has been called away. Following this request is a note from Joshua Soule, who forwarded the letter to Paine, discussing his health and the recent discussions surrounding a publication by Dr. Discon.

A letter from James A. Duncan to Robert Paine conveying in his role as "fraternal Messenger" the response of the Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the appointment of commissioners, specifying from whom and to whom he has received and conveyed the response in addition to Paine, and asking for Paine's pardon if he has delivered the message to anyone in error.

A letter from James A. Duncan to Robert Paine conveying in his role as "fraternal Messenger" the response of the Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the appointment of commissioners, specifying from whom and to whom he has received and conveyed the response in addition to Paine, and asking for Paine's pardon if he has delivered the message to anyone in error.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing that life in Oxford is not much changed, informing Paine that he has heard nothing from Bishops Soule and Caper and will likely send just one man to California, expressing his opinion that Paine should return to Nashville or some other conference, discussing his thoughts on the decline of quality publications, and sharing news of the locals.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing that life in Oxford is not much changed, informing Paine that he has heard nothing from Bishops Soule and Caper and will likely send just one man to California, expressing his opinion that Paine should return to Nashville or some other conference, discussing his thoughts on the decline of quality publications, and sharing news of the locals.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine asking that Paine write and give him news, asking to be remembered to the family of the late Brother Sanders, and asking for Paine's assistance in preparing for the winter's preaching.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine asking that Paine write and give him news, asking to be remembered to the family of the late Brother Sanders, and asking for Paine's assistance in preparing for the winter's preaching.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing news of the spread of cholera in New Orleans and nearby areas, commending the choice of preacher to be sent to California on mission, offering a few additional names for consideration, mentioning that Bishop Caper had written to him about changing routes with Paine, and giving an update on his and his wife's health.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing news of the spread of cholera in New Orleans and nearby areas, commending the choice of preacher to be sent to California on mission, offering a few additional names for consideration, mentioning that Bishop Caper had written to him about changing routes with Paine, and giving an update on his and his wife's health.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine discussing preparations, mainly the collection of funds and materials, for the planned mission to California.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine discussing preparations, mainly the collection of funds and materials, for the planned mission to California.

This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.

This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.

A letter from John Early to the President and Members of the East Texas Conference reporting on the business of the publishing house, including the securing of distribution arrangements across the country, the implementation of a subscription model to support the work of the publishing house, and requesting a copy of the minutes of any Annual Conferences attended by Robert Paine for publication.

A letter from John Early to the President and Members of the East Texas Conference reporting on the business of the publishing house, including the securing of distribution arrangements across the country, the implementation of a subscription model to support the work of the publishing house, and requesting a copy of the minutes of any Annual Conferences attended by Robert Paine for publication.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine stating that he cannot transfer a Brother Thomas to the Memphis Conference, mentioning that he will pass on Paine's notes on the East Texas and Louisiana Conferences to Bishop Andrew, reporting on his time at the Mississippi Conference, agreeing that the College of Bishops should hold their annual meeting at the same time as the Missionary Board in Nashville, discussing his recent months of travel, and confirming that he has enclosed the Certificate of Location for A. H. Thomas.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine stating that he cannot transfer a Brother Thomas to the Memphis Conference, mentioning that he will pass on Paine's notes on the East Texas and Louisiana Conferences to Bishop Andrew, reporting on his time at the Mississippi Conference, agreeing that the College of Bishops should hold their annual meeting at the same time as the Missionary Board in Nashville, discussing his recent months of travel, and confirming that he has enclosed the Certificate of Location for A. H. Thomas.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting that he is recovering his health, sharing that his son has left after the death of Early's wife, expressing his intention to request that James Temple be transferred to Natchez, asking for an explanation about the transfer of John P. Dickinson and James B. Smith to the Alabama and Florida Conferences respectively, requesting a preacher be found to be transferred to Abingdon in Virginia, and asking after Paine's family and the late Bishop McKendree's wife.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the preparation of missionaries for the China Mission, including where to transfer new preachers in the meantime so they can be best prepared for the work.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the preparation of missionaries for the China Mission, including where to transfer new preachers in the meantime so they can be best prepared for the work.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine describing his injuries and recovery after being in a train accident, sharing that despite his accident he still plans on attending several conferences, and requesting Paine reschedule the Memphis Conference so that Early can attend.

A letter from John Early to Robert Paine describing his injuries and recovery after being in a train accident, sharing that despite his accident he still plans on attending several conferences, and requesting Paine reschedule the Memphis Conference so that Early can attend.