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1847 October 8 . J. H. Hopkins ALS to Henry Cowles; Sharon Centre, Ohio

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Abstract:
Sending a pamphlet, first published in Honolulu 1836 and recently republished in Buffalo, "containing an appeal from the Missionaries of the Sandwich Islands to their friends in the United States." Notes letters from the Sandwich Islands published in religious journals. Comments on local efforts to publish and distribute the pamphlet to those "who will be likely to respond to the principles it contains." Believes Cowles, as a professor at Oberlin College, is in a position to bring the appeal to the notice of a great number of ministers, "especially to the young men who are under your care and influence in the theological department of the Institution." Discusses the slow rate of the world's conversion and the gloomy state of "the spiritual horizon," believing ministers are failing Jesus' commands to "preach his gospel to every creature." Also sending Rev. William Todd's sermon on foreign missions to circulate among Cowles' colleagues and students. Has also sent copies of the appeal to Prof. [John] Morgan (1802 or 1803-1884) and Prof. [Charles] Finney (1792-1875).
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