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This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.

This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.

A postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary.

A postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.

A pair of engravings depicting a Jewish family preparing for (top) and observing (bottom) Passover. The top engraving shows the family searching for and removing any remaining leaven in the kitchen in preparation for Passover. The bottom engraving shows the family sitting down around a table and participating in a Seder dinner.

A pair of engravings depicting a Jewish family preparing for (top) and observing (bottom) Passover. The top engraving shows the family searching for and removing any remaining leaven in the kitchen in preparation for Passover. The bottom engraving shows the family sitting down around a table and participating in a Seder dinner.

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 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 Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion.

A letter from Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion.

A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being.

A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being.

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, 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, 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, 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking about his health, detailing her opinion on the treatement of servants, providing an update on Gilbert's well-being and safe travel to Dover, and sharing her travel plans for the next few weeks.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking about his health, detailing her opinion on the treatement of servants, providing an update on Gilbert's well-being and safe travel to Dover, and sharing her travel plans for the next few weeks.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, detailing her trip to Guildford, including giving an update on her brother, Samuel, and their various social excursions.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, detailing her trip to Guildford, including giving an update on her brother, Samuel, and their various social excursions.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her stay with her uncle's family, detailing several social visits, telling the story of her brother, Charles', horse escaping into someone's fields and eventually returned to her, and asking her mother to inquire with another of her aunts about an apron pattern.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her stay with her uncle's family, detailing several social visits, telling the story of her brother, Charles', horse escaping into someone's fields and eventually returned to her, and asking her mother to inquire with another of her aunts about an apron pattern.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, declaring her intent to return to Marylebone soon, describing the financial hardships of her cousins, praising the hospitality of the Staffords, relating the struggles of Miss Jones who has had to care for two dying brothers, sending her well wishes to the family of Mrs. Dyer, updating her mother on her father's plans to return and of his preaching in honor of the late Mr. Fletcher, asking about having a straw hat enlarged, and reporting on the status of several acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, declaring her intent to return to Marylebone soon, describing the financial hardships of her cousins, praising the hospitality of the Staffords, relating the struggles of Miss Jones who has had to care for two dying brothers, sending her well wishes to the family of Mrs. Dyer, updating her mother on her father's plans to return and of his preaching in honor of the late Mr. Fletcher, asking about having a straw hat enlarged, and reporting on the status of several acquaintances.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her health after a fall, telling about a visit by the children of Sir Fletcher Norton to hear her brother, Samuel, play, expressing her interest in traveling to Marybone (Marylebone), mentioning a visit by a poet fro Oxford, and reporting the success of the musical exhibition.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her health after a fall, telling about a visit by the children of Sir Fletcher Norton to hear her brother, Samuel, play, expressing her interest in traveling to Marybone (Marylebone), mentioning a visit by a poet fro Oxford, and reporting the success of the musical exhibition.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, apologizing for the letter's delay, giving and update on her health, asking if she should invite Charlotte Price to dinner, and giving an update on her brothers and explaining their lack of letters.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, apologizing for the letter's delay, giving and update on her health, asking if she should invite Charlotte Price to dinner, and giving an update on her brothers and explaining their lack of letters.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her night spent in Canterbury on her way to Margate, asking her mother to write a note of thanks to Mr. Perronet, describing her arrival in Margate and anticipation of being joined by Mrs. Ander[d]on soon, asking for some tea and sugar to be sent, giving an update on her finances, and wishing her family well.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her night spent in Canterbury on her way to Margate, asking her mother to write a note of thanks to Mr. Perronet, describing her arrival in Margate and anticipation of being joined by Mrs. Ander[d]on soon, asking for some tea and sugar to be sent, giving an update on her finances, and wishing her family well.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her plans to return to London via Canterbury, expressing her concerns about the sale of her uncle's sermons, asking after her brother, Charles, sharing her experience of accidentally taking too high a dose of laudanum, asking after the weather in London and sharing news of the wonderful weather in Margate, and asking after some friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her plans to return to London via Canterbury, expressing her concerns about the sale of her uncle's sermons, asking after her brother, Charles, sharing her experience of accidentally taking too high a dose of laudanum, asking after the weather in London and sharing news of the wonderful weather in Margate, and asking after some friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, saying she intends to return on Wednesday, relating a social visit with Lady Mary Fitzgerald, sharing her plans for dining with the Master of the grammar school at Guildford and her tour of the grounds of Mr. Martin's estate, detailing the religious uproar in the area and praising the hospitality some Calvinists towards her and other Methodists, sharing a story of having dinner with a man who was vehemently speaking against John Wesley without realizing who she was, and sending her love to her whole family and their friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, saying she intends to return on Wednesday, relating a social visit with Lady Mary Fitzgerald, sharing her plans for dining with the Master of the grammar school at Guildford and her tour of the grounds of Mr. Martin's estate, detailing the religious uproar in the area and praising the hospitality some Calvinists towards her and other Methodists, sharing a story of having dinner with a man who was vehemently speaking against John Wesley without realizing who she was, and sending her love to her whole family and their friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing concern for her mother's health and excitement over her mother and brothers potentially joining her and her father in Bristol, describing her busy schedule, discussing a visit to Miss Galloway, reporting on her father's health and activities, giving an update on her own health, telling a story of traveling by carriage and falling asleep only to wake and forget where she was and why she was traveling at night with strange men.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing concern for her mother's health and excitement over her mother and brothers potentially joining her and her father in Bristol, describing her busy schedule, discussing a visit to Miss Galloway, reporting on her father's health and activities, giving an update on her own health, telling a story of traveling by carriage and falling asleep only to wake and forget where she was and why she was traveling at night with strange men.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, reporting that all preparations had been made for her arrival, explaining that her aunt had meant to write but circumstances made it impossible, giving a report on her and her brother, Samuel's, social activities over the past few days, providing updates on their extended family in Hereford, and reporting on Samuel's travels to Epsom.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, reporting that all preparations had been made for her arrival, explaining that her aunt had meant to write but circumstances made it impossible, giving a report on her and her brother, Samuel's, social activities over the past few days, providing updates on their extended family in Hereford, and reporting on Samuel's travels to Epsom.

A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing a financial discrepancy in the division of the Bishops' stipends out of the collections from the various conferences and offering his opinion on the scheduling of the annual conferences of the Texas and East Texas Conferences.

A letter from William Capers to Robert Paine discussing a financial discrepancy in the division of the Bishops' stipends out of the collections from the various conferences and offering his opinion on the scheduling of the annual conferences of the Texas and East Texas Conferences.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving

A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then

A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, and

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, and

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing the Williams family well, sharing that the family are doing well out at the school and that Morrell is going to teach a class there the following semester, mentioning that Blanca has a number of friends among the students, discussing the beginning of the evangelistic campaign across Cuba which will keep Morrell busy preaching, reporting on how the clinic is faring, noting that she's trying to make candy while writing the letter and hopes it will turn out well as she broke her new candy thermometer the previous week, and giving

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing the Williams family well, sharing that the family are doing well out at the school and that Morrell is going to teach a class there the following semester, mentioning that Blanca has a number of friends among the students, discussing the beginning of the evangelistic campaign across Cuba which will keep Morrell busy preaching, reporting on how the clinic is faring, noting that she's trying to make candy while writing the letter and hopes it will turn out well as she broke her new candy thermometer the previous week, and giving

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring his

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring his

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them that Steed has come down with the measles and that she suspects Esther will catch it from him soon, mentioning that they are almost done fixing up the house, describing a reception the church held for the family's return, sharing that the family's return trip from Havana was uneventful, giving an update on the church and clinic, and letting them know how much the whole family enjoyed visiting with them.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them that Steed has come down with the measles and that she suspects Esther will catch it from him soon, mentioning that they are almost done fixing up the house, describing a reception the church held for the family's return, sharing that the family's return trip from Havana was uneventful, giving an update on the church and clinic, and letting them know how much the whole family enjoyed visiting with them.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family, letting them know that the film and slides have arrived but not the dishes, mentioning that the family is up-to-date on their vaccines and Esther has been started on her recommended vaccines, noting that she and Morrell had recently been to the movies and seen "Three Ring Circus", describing how busy the clinic has been and how her Spanish is getting to the point that she can help explain things to the patients a little better, sharing that she is having a dress made, and asking if they can

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family, letting them know that the film and slides have arrived but not the dishes, mentioning that the family is up-to-date on their vaccines and Esther has been started on her recommended vaccines, noting that she and Morrell had recently been to the movies and seen "Three Ring Circus", describing how busy the clinic has been and how her Spanish is getting to the point that she can help explain things to the patients a little better, sharing that she is having a dress made, and asking if they can

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing well

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing well

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter sooner, assuring them that the family is doing well and remain busy, giving an update on all the children, mentioning that Morrell has been working very hard, and sending her condolences in regards to Mrs. Roland.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter sooner, assuring them that the family is doing well and remain busy, giving an update on all the children, mentioning that Morrell has been working very hard, and sending her condolences in regards to Mrs. Roland.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for the Newsweek subscription, discussing possible methods of getting from the Havana airport down to Mayari for when they come to visit, suggesting they reach out to Morrell's mother to see if she would like to travel with them to visit the family, providing a list of clothing and household items the family could use, and mentioning that Morrell has been very busy at the church and preparing for Youth Week and the Annual Conference.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for the Newsweek subscription, discussing possible methods of getting from the Havana airport down to Mayari for when they come to visit, suggesting they reach out to Morrell's mother to see if she would like to travel with them to visit the family, providing a list of clothing and household items the family could use, and mentioning that Morrell has been very busy at the church and preparing for Youth Week and the Annual Conference.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending)

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending)

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family arrived back in Cuba safely, describing the trip and how the children fared, expressing how nice it is to be home, mentioning that she hopes they enjoyed the family's visit, and asking them to send the baby spoons they left behind.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family arrived back in Cuba safely, describing the trip and how the children fared, expressing how nice it is to be home, mentioning that she hopes they enjoyed the family's visit, and asking them to send the baby spoons they left behind.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a

Two letters written on front and back of a single sheet. The first letter is from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to come whenever is most convenient for them, sharing how her pregnancy is going and their plans for getting to the hospital when the baby comes, giving an update on the clinic and Morrell's church work, mentioning a cookbook that Morrell gifted her and a recipe she tried from it, sharing that they decided to pull Steed from Kindergarten as he was struggling, and wishing her mother a happy birthday.

Two letters written on front and back of a single sheet. The first letter is from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to come whenever is most convenient for them, sharing how her pregnancy is going and their plans for getting to the hospital when the baby comes, giving an update on the clinic and Morrell's church work, mentioning a cookbook that Morrell gifted her and a recipe she tried from it, sharing that they decided to pull Steed from Kindergarten as he was struggling, and wishing her mother a happy birthday.

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy birthday, sending her well wishes to her sister's family who have caught a nasty flu, asking Elsie to take care not to catch the illness herself as she helps, sharing that the family is well and adjusting to living at the school, mentioning that Steed is doing much better health-wise since the move, describing how active and happy Steed and Esther are, discussing her twice weekly trips into Mayari to work at the clinic and do the shopping, mentioning that she and Juliet Milk are making the most of living nearer to each other,

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy birthday, sending her well wishes to her sister's family who have caught a nasty flu, asking Elsie to take care not to catch the illness herself as she helps, sharing that the family is well and adjusting to living at the school, mentioning that Steed is doing much better health-wise since the move, describing how active and happy Steed and Esther are, discussing her twice weekly trips into Mayari to work at the clinic and do the shopping, mentioning that she and Juliet Milk are making the most of living nearer to each other,

A letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs.

A letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, informing her of his and Lois' arrival in Cuba and the delay at customs, updating her on how Lois and Steed are handling the travel, describing their time in Havana.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, informing her of his and Lois' arrival in Cuba and the delay at customs, updating her on how Lois and Steed are handling the travel, describing their time in Havana.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, apologizing for not writing the previous week, sharing that Lois has been struggling emotionally but seems to be recovering and that he hopes their family trip to Havana will help her recover further, assuring her that he loves and supports Lois as always, explaining that he suspects the recent understaffing at the clinic and Steed's illness likely contributed to Lois' struggles, mentioning that the understaffing at the clinic is being addressed, praising the two Emory students who have been helping with

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, apologizing for not writing the previous week, sharing that Lois has been struggling emotionally but seems to be recovering and that he hopes their family trip to Havana will help her recover further, assuring her that he loves and supports Lois as always, explaining that he suspects the recent understaffing at the clinic and Steed's illness likely contributed to Lois' struggles, mentioning that the understaffing at the clinic is being addressed, praising the two Emory students who have been helping with

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, reflecting on the amount of correspondence he and Lois send and receive, expressing this pleasure at Elsie's last letter discussing the wedding, sharing his sadness at the Blackburns leaving Clearwater, describing the rain and its effect on church attendence, expressing surprise at his growing capability in using Spanish, sharing some tips about drinking water and boat travel for when they come to visit the family in Cuba, thanking her for the subscription to Newsweek magazine, sharing news of his family, providing an update on Steed, and

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, reflecting on the amount of correspondence he and Lois send and receive, expressing this pleasure at Elsie's last letter discussing the wedding, sharing his sadness at the Blackburns leaving Clearwater, describing the rain and its effect on church attendence, expressing surprise at his growing capability in using Spanish, sharing some tips about drinking water and boat travel for when they come to visit the family in Cuba, thanking her for the subscription to Newsweek magazine, sharing news of his family, providing an update on Steed, and

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his gratitude for being able to consider her like a second mother, sharing his relief at hearing they are all improving in health, describing that the family has begun to raise chickens and that the weather has gotten very hot, mentioning that the quarterly conference went very well, sharing that an acquaintance of his would like to meet them, and mentioning that the family dog (Jack) is ill after getting loose while Morrell was away.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his gratitude for being able to consider her like a second mother, sharing his relief at hearing they are all improving in health, describing that the family has begun to raise chickens and that the weather has gotten very hot, mentioning that the quarterly conference went very well, sharing that an acquaintance of his would like to meet them, and mentioning that the family dog (Jack) is ill after getting loose while Morrell was away.

A letter from Morrell to his friends discussing the change of seasons both in the US and Cuba, reporting on the changes to their mission work given the political unrest and the increase of church attendance, discussing their joint work with the Agricultural School to expand their circuit work to include a youth camp, providing an update on the family's health and overall well-being, reporting on the work of the clinic, and comenting on the political tensions between the US and Cuba concerning the revolution.

A letter from Morrell to his friends discussing the change of seasons both in the US and Cuba, reporting on the changes to their mission work given the political unrest and the increase of church attendance, discussing their joint work with the Agricultural School to expand their circuit work to include a youth camp, providing an update on the family's health and overall well-being, reporting on the work of the clinic, and comenting on the political tensions between the US and Cuba concerning the revolution.

A collection of poems, notes, accounts, and journal entries discussing love, relationships, life events, friends and family, religion and religious experience, prayers, and daily expenses.

A collection of poems, notes, accounts, and journal entries discussing love, relationships, life events, friends and family, religion and religious experience, prayers, and daily expenses.

A pair of engravings depicting the daily recitation of the Hoshanot during Sukkot (top) and a Jewish family sharing a meal in their sukkah during the Sukkot festival. The top engraving shows worshippers processing around the synagogue carrying the four Holy Species (palm frond, myrtle, willow branch, and citron) as they recite the Hoshanot. The bottom engraving shows a Jewish family sharing a meal in an elaborately decorated sukkah, with the sukkah of another family in the background.

A pair of engravings depicting the daily recitation of the Hoshanot during Sukkot (top) and a Jewish family sharing a meal in their sukkah during the Sukkot festival. The top engraving shows worshippers processing around the synagogue carrying the four Holy Species (palm frond, myrtle, willow branch, and citron) as they recite the Hoshanot. The bottom engraving shows a Jewish family sharing a meal in an elaborately decorated sukkah, with the sukkah of another family in the background.

A manuscript copy of John Wesley's family tree, including notes on his father, mother, and siblings.

A manuscript copy of John Wesley's family tree, including notes on his father, mother, and siblings.