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TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - June 18, 1855
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that his wife and daughter (Elizabeth) are both unwell, discussing his recent travels and future travel plans, making recommendations for possible preachers to assign to the Kansas Mission, discussing the transfer of William Parsons, expressing his concerns about the St. Louis Conference management, and discussing possibilities of sending a Bishop to the Pacific Conference and how to manage that Bishop's conferences while they are gone.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that his wife and daughter (Elizabeth) are both unwell, discussing his recent travels and future travel plans, making recommendations for possible preachers to assign to the Kansas Mission, discussing the transfer of William Parsons, expressing his concerns about the St. Louis Conference management, and discussing possibilities of sending a Bishop to the Pacific Conference and how to manage that Bishop's conferences while they are gone. -
TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine - July 18, 1868
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine offering condolences on Paine's poor health, explaining that it was not safe for him to travel to the last meeting of the College of Bishops in Louisville, sharing that he hopes to attend a meeting of trustees for one of the Methodist colleges, offering to assist Paine in running the Holston Conference, and asking about a missing portion of his salary from the previous year.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine offering condolences on Paine's poor health, explaining that it was not safe for him to travel to the last meeting of the College of Bishops in Louisville, sharing that he hopes to attend a meeting of trustees for one of the Methodist colleges, offering to assist Paine in running the Holston Conference, and asking about a missing portion of his salary from the previous year. -
TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine - June 19, 1855
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine asking after William Finlay who was recently transferred to the Virginia Conference, sharing his concern about manning the Kansas Missionary Conference in light of the manpower needed in both the Missouri and St. Louis Conferences, making suggestions for how the bishops can cover conference responsibilities if either Bishop Kavanaugh or Pierce travels to California, and asking for Paine's thoughts on the matter.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine asking after William Finlay who was recently transferred to the Virginia Conference, sharing his concern about manning the Kansas Missionary Conference in light of the manpower needed in both the Missouri and St. Louis Conferences, making suggestions for how the bishops can cover conference responsibilities if either Bishop Kavanaugh or Pierce travels to California, and asking for Paine's thoughts on the matter. -
TextLetter from John Early (Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]) to Robert Paine - July 18, 1855
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that he and his wife travelled to Philadelphia to settle his daughter Bettie (Elizabeth) for medical treatment, sharing his plans to travel to Western Virginia, arguing that it is too expensive to send one of the Bishops to California and that he will discuss the matter with Bishop Andrew, confirming Paine's decisions to transfer two preachers to the St. Louis Conference, recommending that preachers be pulled from the Mississippi and St.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine mentioning that he and his wife travelled to Philadelphia to settle his daughter Bettie (Elizabeth) for medical treatment, sharing his plans to travel to Western Virginia, arguing that it is too expensive to send one of the Bishops to California and that he will discuss the matter with Bishop Andrew, confirming Paine's decisions to transfer two preachers to the St. Louis Conference, recommending that preachers be pulled from the Mississippi and St. -
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.A 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 John Wesley to "Billy" William Simpson, near Longford
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit.A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "My Dear Brother," [unaddressed], Dublin
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to an unknown addressee discussing how best to advise a young man and bring him into the Conference, Wesley's concerns over the Society, and a request to visit Cornwall, Wales, and the Isles.A letter from John Wesley to an unknown addressee discussing how best to advise a young man and bring him into the Conference, Wesley's concerns over the Society, and a request to visit Cornwall, Wales, and the Isles. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Nancy" Ann Bolton
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Liverpool
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison detailing his travel itinerary and discussing the importance of virtues such as lowliness and meekness.A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison detailing his travel itinerary and discussing the importance of virtues such as lowliness and meekness. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah Moore Knutton, Leeds
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah Moore Knutton about the location of T. Bryant and detailing his suspected travel plans.A letter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah Moore Knutton about the location of T. Bryant and detailing his suspected travel plans. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Sammy" Samuel Bardsley, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bardsley supporting Bardsley's proposal to seek help from the preachers in the neighboring circuits.A letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bardsley supporting Bardsley's proposal to seek help from the preachers in the neighboring circuits. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Sammy" Samuel Bradburn, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bradburn requesting he travel to Bandon and Cork.A letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bradburn requesting he travel to Bandon and Cork. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Tommy" Thomas Rutherford, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A 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 Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren, near London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit.A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Charles Atmore, Bristol
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Westley to Charles Atmore giving an update on Wesley's plans for travel on the Colne Circuit.A letter from John Westley to Charles Atmore giving an update on Wesley's plans for travel on the Colne Circuit. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Charles Wesley, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, detailing his concern for his brother's travels and behaviors.A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, detailing his concern for his brother's travels and behaviors. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Bandon
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell explaining further details in regards to the sharing of a private letter and the following series of events.A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell explaining further details in regards to the sharing of a private letter and the following series of events. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Castlebar, Ireland
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A partial letter from John Wesley to Ebenzer Blackwell concerning his wife opening and reading his correspondence while he away from England.A partial letter from John Wesley to Ebenzer Blackwell concerning his wife opening and reading his correspondence while he away from England. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Dublin
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell putting in a good word for John Maddern, and discussing the events of the uprising of the Irish peasant class, speficially a radical group referred to as the "Levellers" in reference to a political movement during the English Civil War.A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell putting in a good word for John Maddern, and discussing the events of the uprising of the Irish peasant class, speficially a radical group referred to as the "Levellers" in reference to a political movement during the English Civil War. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Epworth, England
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell discussing his travels, how his wife has been handling this new lifestyle, and the struggles of Richard Ellison.A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell discussing his travels, how his wife has been handling this new lifestyle, and the struggles of Richard Ellison. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse relaying a message that Mr. Woodhouse was likely born deaf, and advising that a long and expensive journey to Edinburgh was unnecessary.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse relaying a message that Mr. Woodhouse was likely born deaf, and advising that a long and expensive journey to Edinburgh was unnecessary.