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  • A letter from Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley updating him on Cownley's health and its relation to his work as a circuit preacher, and sharing his thoughts on the religious state of the country.
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    Letter from Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley [Newcastle upon Tyne]

    Cownley, Joseph (1723-1792)
    A letter from Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley updating him on Cownley's health and its relation to his work as a circuit preacher, and sharing his thoughts on the religious state of the country.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    July 22, 1779
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley updating him on Cownley's health and its relation to his work as a circuit preacher, and sharing his thoughts on the religious state of the country.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Joshua Soule (Lebanon, Ohio) to Robert Paine - October 28, 1851

    Soule, Joshua, 1781-1867
    A 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 Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    October 28, 1851
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A 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.
  • This letter was written by Cruciger on July 8, 1544 to Veit Dietrich, pastor of St. Sebald’s Church at Nuremberg. In the letter Cruciger discussed personal matters related to himself, Dietrich, Martin Luther, and Philipp Melanchthon. He also writes about the collection of Luther’s sermons he and Dietrich were to publish together in the following year.
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    Letter from Kaspar Cruciger to Viet Dietrich, July 8, 1544

    Cruciger, Kaspar, 1504-1548
    This letter was written by Cruciger on July 8, 1544 to Veit Dietrich, pastor of St. Sebald’s Church at Nuremberg. In the letter Cruciger discussed personal matters related to himself, Dietrich, Martin Luther, and Philipp Melanchthon. He also writes about the collection of Luther’s sermons he and Dietrich were to publish together in the following year.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    July 8, 1544
    Collections
    Kaspar Cruciger letter, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    This letter was written by Cruciger on July 8, 1544 to Veit Dietrich, pastor of St. Sebald’s Church at Nuremberg. In the letter Cruciger discussed personal matters related to himself, Dietrich, Martin Luther, and Philipp Melanchthon. He also writes about the collection of Luther’s sermons he and Dietrich were to publish together in the following year.
  • A letter reporting on the history of Bethlehem Methodist Church in the Hoschton Charge.
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    Letter from Morris M. Jones to Rev. A. B. Elizer, February 22, 1963

    Jones, Morris M.
    A letter reporting on the history of Bethlehem Methodist Church in the Hoschton Charge.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    February 22, 1963
    Collections
    Historic Rural Churches Archive, United Methodist Church (U.S.) North Georgia Conference, Local Church histories
    Copyright
    A letter reporting on the history of Bethlehem Methodist Church in the Hoschton Charge.
  • A letter written by Mrs. Walton Johnson to a Mr. Hayes regarding the history of Bowman Methodist Church.
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    Letter from Mrs. Walton Johnson to Mr. Hayes, February 28, 1972

    Johnson, Mrs. Walton
    A letter written by Mrs. Walton Johnson to a Mr. Hayes regarding the history of Bowman Methodist Church.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    February 28, 1972
    Collections
    Historic Rural Churches Archive, United Methodist Church (U.S.) North Georgia Conference, Local Church histories
    Copyright
    A letter written by Mrs. Walton Johnson to a Mr. Hayes regarding the history of Bowman Methodist Church.
  • 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.
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    Letter 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 Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    January 22, 1852
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    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.
  • A letter from O. P. Fitzgerald, an editor at the Christian Advocate, to Mary Eliza Paine (née Millwater), offering his condolences on the death of her husband, Bishop Paine, asking if she is in possession of his drafts for the final installment of a series entitled "Notes of Life," and discussing the need to begin work on a biography of Bishop Paine.
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    Letter from O. P. Fitzgerald (Nashville, Tennessee) to Mary Eliza (Millwater) Paine - May 1, 1882

    Fitzgerald, O. P. (Oscar Penn), 1829-1911
    A letter from O. P. Fitzgerald, an editor at the Christian Advocate, to Mary Eliza Paine (née Millwater), offering his condolences on the death of her husband, Bishop Paine, asking if she is in possession of his drafts for the final installment of a series entitled "Notes of Life," and discussing the need to begin work on a biography of Bishop Paine.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    May 1, 1882
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from O. P. Fitzgerald, an editor at the Christian Advocate, to Mary Eliza Paine (née Millwater), offering his condolences on the death of her husband, Bishop Paine, asking if she is in possession of his drafts for the final installment of a series entitled "Notes of Life," and discussing the need to begin work on a biography of Bishop Paine.
  • Members of the Oxford Union Society formally present a copy of Newman's Parochial Sermons to the library of the society. Includes a list of members.
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    Letter from Oxford Union Members, dated February 25 (unknown year)

    Members of the Oxford Union Society formally present a copy of Newman's Parochial Sermons to the library of the society. Includes a list of members.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1825 – 1875
    Collection
    John Henry Newman papers
    Copyright
    Members of the Oxford Union Society formally present a copy of Newman's Parochial Sermons to the library of the society. Includes a list of members.
  • A partial letter from Philip Henry Molther to John Wesley requesting Wesley visit and deliver a sermon. Additionally, there are several other short notes: from James Hutton to a Mr. Felschig, from James Hutton to John Wesley, and from Joseph Verding to Mr. Felshig. The original letter is accompanied by a handwritten copy and a note on the history between the various writers and addressees.
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    Letter from Philipp Heinrich Molther to John Wesley, London

    Molther, Philipp Heinrich, 1714-1780
    A partial letter from Philip Henry Molther to John Wesley requesting Wesley visit and deliver a sermon. Additionally, there are several other short notes: from James Hutton to a Mr. Felschig, from James Hutton to John Wesley, and from Joseph Verding to Mr. Felshig. The original letter is accompanied by a handwritten copy and a note on the history between the various writers and addressees.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    January 25, 1740
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    A partial letter from Philip Henry Molther to John Wesley requesting Wesley visit and deliver a sermon. Additionally, there are several other short notes: from James Hutton to a Mr. Felschig, from James Hutton to John Wesley, and from Joseph Verding to Mr. Felshig. The original letter is accompanied by a handwritten copy and a note on the history between the various writers and addressees.
  • A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.
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    Letter from R.Y. Allen (San Francisco, California) to Robert Paine - August 21, 1849

    Allen, R.Y.
    A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    August 21, 1849
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.
  • A letter from Richard Freeman to John Wesley posing a series of questions on the concept of evil, the nature of the Devil, the creation of the world, the role of angels, and the role of Adam and humanity. John Wesley responded to this letter in "Letter from John Wesley to Richard Freeman, London".
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    Letter from Richard Freeman to John Wesley

    Freeman, Richard
    A letter from Richard Freeman to John Wesley posing a series of questions on the concept of evil, the nature of the Devil, the creation of the world, the role of angels, and the role of Adam and humanity. John Wesley responded to this letter in "Letter from John Wesley to Richard Freeman, London".
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1779
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Richard Freeman to John Wesley posing a series of questions on the concept of evil, the nature of the Devil, the creation of the world, the role of angels, and the role of Adam and humanity. John Wesley responded to this letter in "Letter from John Wesley to Richard Freeman, London".
  • A letter from Robert Paine to William M'Kendree sharing the dates of a number of upcoming camp meetings, reporting on the camp meetings Paine has attended so far, and asking that M'Kendree attend if his health allows.
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    Letter from Robert Paine (Nashville, Tennessee) to William McKendree (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 6, 1828

    Paine, Robert, 1799-1882
    A letter from Robert Paine to William M'Kendree sharing the dates of a number of upcoming camp meetings, reporting on the camp meetings Paine has attended so far, and asking that M'Kendree attend if his health allows.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    August 6, 1828
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Robert Paine to William M'Kendree sharing the dates of a number of upcoming camp meetings, reporting on the camp meetings Paine has attended so far, and asking that M'Kendree attend if his health allows.
  • A letter from Samuel Wesley to his mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, informing her of his safe arrival at Mr. Leach's and giving an account of his lodgings there.
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    Letter from Samuel Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, [Hertford]

    Wesley, Samuel, 1766-1837
    A letter from Samuel Wesley to his mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, informing her of his safe arrival at Mr. Leach's and giving an account of his lodgings there.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    July 12, 1787
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Samuel Wesley to his mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, informing her of his safe arrival at Mr. Leach's and giving an account of his lodgings there.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Charles Wesley, [Bristol]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1726 – 1788
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    February 2, 1782
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, expressing concern over her daughter's health, reporting on several visits from various acquaintances, discussing a visit by Lord and Lady Andrews to hear her son, Charles, play, sharing the news of Mrs. Dyer's passing, and sending along news and well-wishes from friends.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, expressing concern over her daughter's health, reporting on several visits from various acquaintances, discussing a visit by Lord and Lady Andrews to hear her son, Charles, play, sharing the news of Mrs. Dyer's passing, and sending along news and well-wishes from friends.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    January 23, 1791
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, expressing concern over her daughter's health, reporting on several visits from various acquaintances, discussing a visit by Lord and Lady Andrews to hear her son, Charles, play, sharing the news of Mrs. Dyer's passing, and sending along news and well-wishes from friends.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Marylebone, [London]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    May 13, 1786
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [Bristol]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.
  • 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
    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 (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, gently chiding her daughter for taking a fall down the stairs and suggesting using electrification to strengthen the strained ankle, expressing joy at her daughter's otherwise good health, relating a dinner with Miss Wells, describing a new preacher she heard deliver a sermon and took a liking to, providing updates on her sons, Charles and Samuel, asking her daughter to try and convince her husband to buy cloth for clothes in Bristol as it is cheaper there.
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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, gently chiding her daughter for taking a fall down the stairs and suggesting using electrification to strengthen the strained ankle, expressing joy at her daughter's otherwise good health, relating a dinner with Miss Wells, describing a new preacher she heard deliver a sermon and took a liking to, providing updates on her sons, Charles and Samuel, asking her daughter to try and convince her husband to buy cloth for clothes in Bristol as it is cheaper there.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, gently chiding her daughter for taking a fall down the stairs and suggesting using electrification to strengthen the strained ankle, expressing joy at her daughter's otherwise good health, relating a dinner with Miss Wells, describing a new preacher she heard deliver a sermon and took a liking to, providing updates on her sons, Charles and Samuel, asking her daughter to try and convince her husband to buy cloth for clothes in Bristol as it is cheaper there.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.
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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, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1760 – 1788
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.
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