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  • 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
    September 6, 1756
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    April 16, 1740
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    July 7, 1776
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    December 10, 1753
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    March 2, 1750
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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 to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    October 24, 1740
    October 23, 1740
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
  • 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
    March 13, 1784
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    May 17, 1755
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    December 30, 1775
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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
    December 16, 1759
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    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. R. McAnally to Robert Paine discussing the establishment of two new congregations, asking Paine's advice on how to proceed with the establishment of a Sunday School focused on the German population in the city, and reporting on the progress of his work in St. Louis, mentioning brewing conflict in the Kentucky (Louisville) Conference.
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    Letter from D. R. McAnally (St. Louis, Missouri) to Robert Paine - April 4, 1853

    McAnally, D. R. (David Rice), 1810-1895
    A letter from D. R. McAnally to Robert Paine discussing the establishment of two new congregations, asking Paine's advice on how to proceed with the establishment of a Sunday School focused on the German population in the city, and reporting on the progress of his work in St. Louis, mentioning brewing conflict in the Kentucky (Louisville) Conference.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    April 4, 1853
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from D. R. McAnally to Robert Paine discussing the establishment of two new congregations, asking Paine's advice on how to proceed with the establishment of a Sunday School focused on the German population in the city, and reporting on the progress of his work in St. Louis, mentioning brewing conflict in the Kentucky (Louisville) Conference.
  • 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
    March 22, 1873
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    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 D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for suggestions on the topic of the upcoming Episcopal Address, requesting clarification on a number of matters to be recommended in the address, and sending well wishes to Paine's family.
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    Letter from D. S. Doggett (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine - March 4, 1878

    Doggett, D. S. (David Seth), 1810-1880
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for suggestions on the topic of the upcoming Episcopal Address, requesting clarification on a number of matters to be recommended in the address, and sending well wishes to Paine's family.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    March 4, 1878
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for suggestions on the topic of the upcoming Episcopal Address, requesting clarification on a number of matters to be recommended in the address, and sending well wishes to Paine's family.
  • A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
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    Letter from D. S. Doggett (Williamsburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 21, 1861

    Doggett, D. S. (David Seth), 1810-1880
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    February 21, 1861
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
  • A letter from E. Stevenson and J. W. Coleman to Robert Paine on behalf of the Missionary Board informing him of the financial appropriations made for his department and specifying that this appropriation includes the Arkansas Conference and funds for the Cherokee Orphan School.
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    Letter from E. Stevenson and J. M. Colman (Louisville, Kentucky) to Robert Paine - September 26, 1849

    Colman, J. M.
    A letter from E. Stevenson and J. W. Coleman to Robert Paine on behalf of the Missionary Board informing him of the financial appropriations made for his department and specifying that this appropriation includes the Arkansas Conference and funds for the Cherokee Orphan School.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    September 26, 1849
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from E. Stevenson and J. W. Coleman to Robert Paine on behalf of the Missionary Board informing him of the financial appropriations made for his department and specifying that this appropriation includes the Arkansas Conference and funds for the Cherokee Orphan School.
  • 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
    June 25, 1851
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    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 Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine discussing financial appropriations and the provision of preachers for the California Mission.
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    Letter from Edmund W. Sehon (Louisville, Kentucky) to Robert Paine - February 25, 1851

    Sehon, Edmund W., 1808-1876
    A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine discussing financial appropriations and the provision of preachers for the California Mission.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    February 25, 1851
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Edmund W. Sehon to Robert Paine discussing financial appropriations and the provision of preachers for the California Mission.
  • A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church. The German reformers and Protestant princes took an active part in these events, and some of them still believed that they had found an ally in Henry, despite his earlier hostility to Luther.
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    Letter from Georg Spalatin to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg, May 3, 1534

    Spalatin, Georg, 1484-1545
    A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    May 3, 1534
    Collections
    Georg Spalatin letters, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church.
  • A letter written to Heinrich von Einsiedel and an enclosed with a copy of a sermon by Philipp Melanchthon. Within the body of the letter, Spalatin entreats Einsiedel to "exert your goodwill on the work's behalf". The letter is dated 1536.
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    Letter from Georg Spalatin to Heinrich von Einsiedel, January 9, 1536

    Spalatin, Georg, 1484-1545
    A letter written to Heinrich von Einsiedel and an enclosed with a copy of a sermon by Philipp Melanchthon. Within the body of the letter, Spalatin entreats Einsiedel to "exert your goodwill on the work's behalf". The letter is dated 1536.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    January 9, 1536
    Collections
    Georg Spalatin letters, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    A letter written to Heinrich von Einsiedel and an enclosed with a copy of a sermon by Philipp Melanchthon. Within the body of the letter, Spalatin entreats Einsiedel to "exert your goodwill on the work's behalf". The letter is dated 1536.
  • A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
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    Letter from Georg Spalatin to Heinrich von Einsiedel, October 7, 1528

    Spalatin, Georg, 1484-1545
    A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    October 7, 1528
    Collections
    Georg Spalatin letters, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
  • A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine giving an update on Pierce's health, promising to look for candidates to send on a Japanese mission, and discussing the need for more preachers in the Pacific Conference.
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    Letter from George F. Pierce (Culverton, Georgia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - June 7, [no year]

    Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine giving an update on Pierce's health, promising to look for candidates to send on a Japanese mission, and discussing the need for more preachers in the Pacific Conference.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1870 – 1882
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine giving an update on Pierce's health, promising to look for candidates to send on a Japanese mission, and discussing the need for more preachers in the Pacific Conference.
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