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TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - July 23, 1866
Early, John, 1786-1873A 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.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. -
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 (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - March 23, 1861
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing his son-in-law's search for an appointment as a paymaster for the Confederate Army under recommendation to Jefferson Davis by a number of other prominent men, requesting that Paine add his recommendation to the list, mentioning the Virginia Convention's hesitance to secede, and sharing that he has heard the Baltimore Conference has voted by large majority to secede.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing his son-in-law's search for an appointment as a paymaster for the Confederate Army under recommendation to Jefferson Davis by a number of other prominent men, requesting that Paine add his recommendation to the list, mentioning the Virginia Convention's hesitance to secede, and sharing that he has heard the Baltimore Conference has voted by large majority to secede. -
TextLetter from John Early (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine - August 27, 1871
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine confirming that the distribution to Paine from the Bishop Fund of the Virginia Conference was correct, requesting Paine facilitate the disbursement of $500 from the North Carolina Conference Bishop Fund, and providing a brief update on his health.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine confirming that the distribution to Paine from the Bishop Fund of the Virginia Conference was correct, requesting Paine facilitate the disbursement of $500 from the North Carolina Conference Bishop Fund, and providing a brief update on his health. -
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 (Lynchburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine - November 1860
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine offering his suggestions for shifting preachers within the Virginia Conference, informing Paine that he had transferred a preacher to the Virginia Conferences at the request of Bishop Andrew, commenting on a recent election, and asking for certificates used when preachers from other denominations convert.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine offering his suggestions for shifting preachers within the Virginia Conference, informing Paine that he had transferred a preacher to the Virginia Conferences at the request of Bishop Andrew, commenting on a recent election, and asking for certificates used when preachers from other denominations convert. -
TextLetter from John Early (Nashville, Tennessee) to Robert Paine (Asheville, North Carolina) - October 16, 1860
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine presenting options for arranging their attendance schedules at various conferences, reporting on the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville Conferences, mentioning that he is preparing certificates for ministers converting from other denominations, and discussing an issue of funding for missionaries to be sent to Central America.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine presenting options for arranging their attendance schedules at various conferences, reporting on the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville Conferences, mentioning that he is preparing certificates for ministers converting from other denominations, and discussing an issue of funding for missionaries to be sent to Central America. -
TextLetter from John Early (Nashville, Tennessee) to Robert Paine - October 13, 1860
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting on the success of the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville conferences, discussing issues with James Atkins, and asking Paine to pass along Early's greetings to members of the Holston Conference.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine reporting on the success of the Western Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisville conferences, discussing issues with James Atkins, and asking Paine to pass along Early's greetings to members of the Holston Conference. -
TextLetter from John Early (Near Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Alexandria, Virginia) - July 19, 1871
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine explaining that he was delayed in his travels but plans on continuing to Natchez, asking Paine to send a preacher to a Presiding Elder Field from the Virginia Conference, making suggestions for who to send to Field, suggesting a preacher to sent to Washington City, suggesting Paine advise the preacher being sent to Randolph about his responsibility to the local congregation, and asking about a preacher who was transferred to Virginia.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine explaining that he was delayed in his travels but plans on continuing to Natchez, asking Paine to send a preacher to a Presiding Elder Field from the Virginia Conference, making suggestions for who to send to Field, suggesting a preacher to sent to Washington City, suggesting Paine advise the preacher being sent to Randolph about his responsibility to the local congregation, and asking about a preacher who was transferred to Virginia. -
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 (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 27, 1862
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing an issue with Brother Mizell abandoning his assigned district in Tennessee, discussing an issue with Rufus Hefflin departing the North Carolina Conference before a hearing could be held regarding charges against him, mentioning that he does not intend to transfer either of these preachers to Texas, sharing his tentative plans for holding the Tennessee, Holston, and Virginia Conferences, and discussing his disappointment in the conduct of the northern forces.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing an issue with Brother Mizell abandoning his assigned district in Tennessee, discussing an issue with Rufus Hefflin departing the North Carolina Conference before a hearing could be held regarding charges against him, mentioning that he does not intend to transfer either of these preachers to Texas, sharing his tentative plans for holding the Tennessee, Holston, and Virginia Conferences, and discussing his disappointment in the conduct of the northern forces. -
TextLetter from John Early (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 24, 1862
Early, John, 1786-1873A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action.A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action. -
TextLetter from John Early (Washington, D.C.) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - May 25, 1860
Early, John, 1786-1873This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives. -
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 Fletcher to Charles Wesley, Madeley
Fletcher, John, 1729-1785A 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 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. -
TextLetter from John H. Newman to the Rev. Dawson Turner, undated
Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890Letter to Rev. Dawson Turner from John Henry Newman concerning Turner's book.Letter to Rev. Dawson Turner from John Henry Newman concerning Turner's book. -
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 "Jenny" Jane (Hilton) Barton [Shoreham]
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Jenny" Jane (Hilton) Barton, York
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton encouraging her to fully devote herself to Chirist and be wary of the Devil's attempts to lead astray.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton encouraging her to fully devote herself to Chirist and be wary of the Devil's attempts to lead astray. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "My Dear Brother," [unaddressed], Birmingham
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "My Dear Brother," stating the importance of a found epistle of a martyred apostle.A letter from John Wesley to "My Dear Brother," stating the importance of a found epistle of a martyred apostle.