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  • A letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sister," Ursula Wesley, indicating his travel plans, and describing the home of his mother. On the back are fragments of a letter to "Dear Bro" in cipher.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sister," Ursula Wesley, the foundry on windmill-hill near Moorfields, London

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sister," Ursula Wesley, indicating his travel plans, and describing the home of his mother. On the back are fragments of a letter to "Dear Bro" in cipher.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1740-04-16
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sister," Ursula Wesley, indicating his travel plans, and describing the home of his mother. On the back are fragments of a letter to "Dear Bro" in cipher.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to his daughter, Sarah, detailing the many social events he and his wife have attended and asking after Samuel and Sarah's time at Guildford.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to "My dear Sally" [Sarah] Wesley, [Bristol]

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to his daughter, Sarah, detailing the many social events he and his wife have attended and asking after Samuel and Sarah's time at Guildford.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1776-07-07
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to his daughter, Sarah, detailing the many social events he and his wife have attended and asking after Samuel and Sarah's time at Guildford.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to John Bennet describing his new hymn book and asking how many copies Bennet would like.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to John Bennet

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Bennet describing his new hymn book and asking how many copies Bennet would like.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1750-03-02
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Bennet describing his new hymn book and asking how many copies Bennet would like.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to John and Mary Bosanquet Fletcher, [London]

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1784-03-13
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to his wife relating his travels to Wickham and staying with friends. Included in the letter is a hymn.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Devonshire Square, [London]

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to his wife relating his travels to Wickham and staying with friends. Included in the letter is a hymn.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1755-05-17
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to his wife relating his travels to Wickham and staying with friends. Included in the letter is a hymn.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to William Russell thanking him for the gift of a turkey and inviting him to visit the Wesley household when he is next in London and to enjoy the musical talents of the family.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to William Russell, Chesterfield Street, [London]

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to William Russell thanking him for the gift of a turkey and inviting him to visit the Wesley household when he is next in London and to enjoy the musical talents of the family.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1775-12-30
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to William Russell thanking him for the gift of a turkey and inviting him to visit the Wesley household when he is next in London and to enjoy the musical talents of the family.
  • A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.
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    Letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley, Newcastle

    Hopper, Christopher, 1722-1802
    A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1759-12-16
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.
  • A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine reporting on his and Bishop Pierce's attendance at the Baltimore Conference, their interactions with Northern Methodists there, and mentioning that he will be traveling to the district conferences in Tennessee and Alabama shortly.
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    Letter from D. S. Doggett (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine - March 22, 1873

    Doggett, D. S. (David Seth), 1810-1880
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine reporting on his and Bishop Pierce's attendance at the Baltimore Conference, their interactions with Northern Methodists there, and mentioning that he will be traveling to the district conferences in Tennessee and Alabama shortly.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1873-03-22
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine reporting on his and Bishop Pierce's attendance at the Baltimore Conference, their interactions with Northern Methodists there, and mentioning that he will be traveling to the district conferences in Tennessee and Alabama shortly.
  • A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine providing an update on his health, reporting that the Board of Missions has approved two of Paine's candidates to travel to California, explaining why the Board of Missions did not approve another two of Paine's candidates for California, and sharing his intentions to attend a number of conferences later in the year.
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    Letter from Edmund W. Sehon (Louisville, Kentucky) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - June 25, 1851

    Sehon, Edmund W., 1808-1876
    A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine providing an update on his health, reporting that the Board of Missions has approved two of Paine's candidates to travel to California, explaining why the Board of Missions did not approve another two of Paine's candidates for California, and sharing his intentions to attend a number of conferences later in the year.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1851-06-25
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine providing an update on his health, reporting that the Board of Missions has approved two of Paine's candidates to travel to California, explaining why the Board of Missions did not approve another two of Paine's candidates for California, and sharing his intentions to attend a number of conferences later in the year.
  • A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.
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    Letter from George F. Pierce (Culverton, Georgia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - September 7, 1858

    Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1858-09-07
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.
  • A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.
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    Letter from George F. Pierce (Sacramento, California) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 24, 1859

    Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1859-08-24
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.
  • 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.
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    Letter from H. H. Kavanaugh (Nashville, Tennessee) to Robert Paine - November 16, 1859

    Kavanaugh, H. H. (Hubbard Hinde), 1802-1884
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1859-11-16
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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.
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    Letter from H. H. Kavanaugh (Natchez, Mississippi) to Robert Paine - January 5, 1856

    Kavanaugh, H. H. (Hubbard Hinde), 1802-1884
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1856-01-05
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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 Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine reporting that Brother Blythe has set out for California and explaining the situation which led to McTyeire deciding not to send Brother Petway along with Blythe.
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    Letter from Holland McTyeire (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Robert Paine - August 14, 1857

    McTyeire, Holland Nimmons, 1824-1889
    A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine reporting that Brother Blythe has set out for California and explaining the situation which led to McTyeire deciding not to send Brother Petway along with Blythe.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1857-08-14
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Holland Nimmons McTyeire to Robert Paine reporting that Brother Blythe has set out for California and explaining the situation which led to McTyeire deciding not to send Brother Petway along with Blythe.
  • 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.
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    Letter from James O. Andrew (Oxford, Georgia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - March 25, 1852

    Andrew, James O. (James Osgood), 1794-1871
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1852-03-25
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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 Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.
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    Letter from Jesse Boring (Mobile, Alabama) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 21, 1850

    Boring, Jesse
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1850-02-21
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.
  • A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.
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    Letter from Jesse Boring (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Robert Paine ([?], Alabama) - February 25, 1850

    Boring, Jesse
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1850-02-25
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.
  • A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.
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    Letter from Jesse Boring (San Francisco, California) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - May 2, 1853

    Boring, Jesse
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1853-05-02
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.
  • 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.
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    Letter from John Early (Jackson, Louisiana) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - November 16, 1854

    Early, John, 1786-1873
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1854-11-16
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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 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.
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    Letter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - July 13, 1859

    Early, John, 1786-1873
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1859-07-13
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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.
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    Letter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - July 23, 1866

    Early, John, 1786-1873
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1866-07-23
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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.
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