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  • A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr. Churchy, Attorny at Law in Breconshire, South Wales, and one with several lines of crossed out writing, the first three unreadable, and the last four in Latin including the name Petrus [Borden] (Peter Borden) Meno-Frankfurtensis (Frankfurt am Main).
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    Letter from John Bennet to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Bennet, John
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
    Date Created
    1751-03-20
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Bristol

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
    Date Created
    1790-07-31
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley advising her to continue the proscribed remedy for some ailment, giving her an update on the health of Mr. Henderson, and agreeing to meet some friends of Sarah's.
  • A 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (1)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A 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.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (10)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (11)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (12)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (13)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which kept her from visiting Miss Galloway and complaining about the rudeness of a number of the guests who were involved, asking for advice on how to comfort their friend, expressing her excitement at having received Miss Galloway's note, and planning their next possible meeting.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (14)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which kept her from visiting Miss Galloway and complaining about the rudeness of a number of the guests who were involved, asking for advice on how to comfort their friend, expressing her excitement at having received Miss Galloway's note, and planning their next possible meeting.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which kept her from visiting Miss Galloway and complaining about the rudeness of a number of the guests who were involved, asking for advice on how to comfort their friend, expressing her excitement at having received Miss Galloway's note, and planning their next possible meeting.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (15)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (2)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (3)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (4)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (5)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (6)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (7)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (8)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (9)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway reflecting on the nature of friendship, reporting on her own health, and expressing her affection for Miss Galloway.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway, Ballum [?]

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway reflecting on the nature of friendship, reporting on her own health, and expressing her affection for Miss Galloway.
    Date Created
    1793-05-28
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway reflecting on the nature of friendship, reporting on her own health, and expressing her affection for Miss Galloway.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Patty Moore thanking her for her family's kindness, sharing news of Mr. Gilbert and his current work, asking if Sarah might visit her in Bath, and expressing her wish to further their friendship.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Patty Moore, Chesterfield Street, [London]

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Patty Moore thanking her for her family's kindness, sharing news of Mr. Gilbert and his current work, asking if Sarah might visit her in Bath, and expressing her wish to further their friendship.
    Date Created
    1792-02-06
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Patty Moore thanking her for her family's kindness, sharing news of Mr. Gilbert and his current work, asking if Sarah might visit her in Bath, and expressing her wish to further their friendship.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, describing her arrival in Dover and the town in general, sharing her hopes for a quick passage to Calais, telling of a visit with Mr. Perronet in Canterbury, and expressing her gratitude for having such a good travel companion.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Dover

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, describing her arrival in Dover and the town in general, sharing her hopes for a quick passage to Calais, telling of a visit with Mr. Perronet in Canterbury, and expressing her gratitude for having such a good travel companion.
    Date Created
    1792-05-25
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, describing her arrival in Dover and the town in general, sharing her hopes for a quick passage to Calais, telling of a visit with Mr. Perronet in Canterbury, and expressing her gratitude for having such a good travel companion.
  • 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Rochester

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    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.
    Date Created
    1791-05-14
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    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, 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.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    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.
    Date Created
    1788-09
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    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, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.
    Date Created
    1780/1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health.
    Date Created
    1788-09-25
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to [Doctor] Tarpley "To be opened at my death", Chesterfield Street [London]

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read.
    Date Created
    1788-02
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read.
  • A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Miss Hill offering assistance and expressing her concern over the weather.
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    Letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Hill, Bath, undated

    Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791
    A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Miss Hill offering assistance and expressing her concern over the weather.
    Date Created
    1744/1791
    Collection
    Selina Hastings letters
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Miss Hill offering assistance and expressing her concern over the weather.
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