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Collection Charles Wesley family papers
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving more detail to Miss Ward's account of their travel by ship to Ramsgate, reporting on the quality of their place where they are staying in town, describing her interest in the sea and their various activities throughout the day, relating the contents of two sermons they heard at the local chapel, and requesting her mother send some wine.
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    Letter From Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving more detail to Miss Ward's account of their travel by ship to Ramsgate, reporting on the quality of their place where they are staying in town, describing her interest in the sea and their various activities throughout the day, relating the contents of two sermons they heard at the local chapel, and requesting her mother send some wine.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1788-08-20
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving more detail to Miss Ward's account of their travel by ship to Ramsgate, reporting on the quality of their place where they are staying in town, describing her interest in the sea and their various activities throughout the day, relating the contents of two sermons they heard at the local chapel, and requesting her mother send some wine.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to Samuel Walker discussing the Methodist Conference meeting Wesley had attended where he met several of the traveling preachers, discussed whether the Methodists should remain as part of the Church of England, and made plans with his brother, John Wesley, to travel in order to spread word of the decisions made at the Conference.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sir" [Samuel Walker], Bristol

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to Samuel Walker discussing the Methodist Conference meeting Wesley had attended where he met several of the traveling preachers, discussed whether the Methodists should remain as part of the Church of England, and made plans with his brother, John Wesley, to travel in order to spread word of the decisions made at the Conference.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1756-09-06
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to Samuel Walker discussing the Methodist Conference meeting Wesley had attended where he met several of the traveling preachers, discussed whether the Methodists should remain as part of the Church of England, and made plans with his brother, John Wesley, to travel in order to spread word of the decisions made at the Conference.
  • 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 Ebenezer Blackwell following up on the whereabouts of a sum of money entrusted to Blackwell by a Mr. Lloyd which was intended for Wesley and asking for news of Wesley's brother, John Wesley.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Bristol

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell following up on the whereabouts of a sum of money entrusted to Blackwell by a Mr. Lloyd which was intended for Wesley and asking for news of Wesley's brother, John Wesley.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1753-12-10
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell following up on the whereabouts of a sum of money entrusted to Blackwell by a Mr. Lloyd which was intended for Wesley and asking for news of Wesley's brother, John Wesley.
  • 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 John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr. Churchy, Attorny at Law in Breconshire, South Wales, and one with several lines of crossed out writing, the first three unreadable, and the last four in Latin including the name Petrus [Borden] (Peter Borden) Meno-Frankfurtensis (Frankfurt am Main).
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    Letter from John Bennet to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Bennet, John
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1751-03-20
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
  • A letter from John Fletcher to Charles Wesley requesting that Wesley review a formal letter by Fletcher which he plans to publish. Fletcher discusses the content of the letter-to-come, noting that he has included a section directly addressing the Calvinists.
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    Letter from John Fletcher to Charles Wesley, Madeley

    Fletcher, John, 1729-1785
    A letter from John Fletcher to Charles Wesley requesting that Wesley review a formal letter by Fletcher which he plans to publish. Fletcher discusses the content of the letter-to-come, noting that he has included a section directly addressing the Calvinists.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1771-10-13
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Fletcher to Charles Wesley requesting that Wesley review a formal letter by Fletcher which he plans to publish. Fletcher discusses the content of the letter-to-come, noting that he has included a section directly addressing the Calvinists.
  • 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
    1779-07-22
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN 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 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
    1787-07-12
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN 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
    IN 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
    1782-02-02
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN 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
    1791-01-23
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN 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
    1786-05-13
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN 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
    IN 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
    IN 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
    IN 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.
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