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TextLetter 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 PeriodDate Created1825 – 1875CollectionCopyrightMembers 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. -
TextLetter from Philipp Heinrich Molther to John Wesley, London
Molther, Philipp Heinrich, 1714-1780A 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 PeriodDate CreatedJanuary 25, 1740CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter 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 PeriodDate CreatedAugust 21, 1849CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Richard Freeman to John Wesley
Freeman, RichardA 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 PeriodDate Created1779CollectionCopyrightA 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". -
TextLetter from Robert Paine (Nashville, Tennessee) to William McKendree (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 6, 1828
Paine, Robert, 1799-1882A 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 PeriodDate CreatedAugust 6, 1828CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Samuel Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, [Hertford]
Wesley, Samuel, 1766-1837A 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 PeriodDate CreatedJuly 12, 1787CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Charles Wesley, [Bristol]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate Created1726 – 1788CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate CreatedFebruary 2, 1782CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate CreatedJanuary 23, 1791CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Marylebone, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate CreatedMay 13, 1786CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [Bristol]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate Created1760 – 1822CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate Created1780 – 1790CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate Created1760 – 1822CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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 PeriodDate Created1760 – 1788CollectionCopyrightA 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to "My Dear Friend" [Dr. Tarpley], [London]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to a friend discussing poetry and music, including discussion of a woman, Lady Gatehouse, who had joined the Wesley family in an Oratorio and was quite talented.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1776CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to a friend discussing poetry and music, including discussion of a woman, Lady Gatehouse, who had joined the Wesley family in an Oratorio and was quite talented. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to "My dear Mama" Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating their departure from Guildford and reflecting on their time there, detailing their arrival in Epsom at the home of the Madan family and the welcome they received there, and describing their arrival in London and stay with their Aunt and cousins.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedJuly 27, 1776CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating their departure from Guildford and reflecting on their time there, detailing their arrival in Epsom at the home of the Madan family and the welcome they received there, and describing their arrival in London and stay with their Aunt and cousins. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to "My dearest Uncle and Friend," [London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1790 – 1799CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Charles Wesley, en route to Calais
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Charles, letting him know she has left Rochester for Calais via Canterbury and Dover, passing on an invitation to meet her back in Rochester in a month along with their mother if she is well, and giving a quick update on her health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedMay 25, 1792CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Charles, letting him know she has left Rochester for Calais via Canterbury and Dover, passing on an invitation to meet her back in Rochester in a month along with their mother if she is well, and giving a quick update on her health. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley, Chesterfield Street, [London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedMay 24, 1788CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley, Chesterfield [Street, London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A partial letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley discussing her work with the poor and asking him to pass along some notes to other acquaintances.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedDecember 29, 1786CollectionCopyrightA partial letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley discussing her work with the poor and asking him to pass along some notes to other acquaintances. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (1)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1780 – 1790CollectionCopyrightA letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon.