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Letter from itinerant preacher with the American Tract Society to his sister, describing his travels and religious endeavors in the Kentucky region. Commenting on lack of roads, kindness of locals, religious practices, education, alcohol consumption, poverty, housing, clothing, sentiments regarding slavery, literacy. Encounter with an enslaved man: "I was forcibly struck a few weeks ago after passing a plantation[.] one black came running after me as if he wished to speak to me, he soon got to the fence near me & wishpered pretty loud massa do you think the black will ever be free. His eye full of tears, & the manner it was spoken was truly affecting. I told him I hoped so, if no where else in heaven... I am often accused of being an Aboliscinist." Encouraging his sister to attend to her spiritual state.

Rejoice Evermore.

Mocking the prophecies of the Millerites. “I have concluded to let you know that this part of the world is not yet destroyed.” Mentions a specific “insane Millerite” named Flagg who “stated that he knew for a certainty that Christ would appear the 10th day of the present month, and that this day (Sunday) would be such a day as never was witnessed.” “But the 10th has passed and Sunday has come, and with it one of the most pleasant days we have had this two months.” A group of “the few deluded” had traveled to Vernon together for the rapture, some leaving work unattended or giving up their properties. Reports that Flagg was mobbed in Wardsboro. References the upcoming election and belief that the Democratic candidate will win, presumption that Ohio will “go Whig,” and the “great potatoe [sic.] whoorah.” Comments on his employer making him work evenings, that they can sneak some letters to him by writing on the inside pages of newspapers "as my papers are not opened at the Post Office," and inquires about the printing of abolition papers in Brandon.

Attended both a Methodist and an Episcopal Church. Discusses religion and politics, saying that “Millerism can draw… the largest & ugliest & most noisey [sic.] crowd of any the isms we have. It throws Politics altogether in the shade.” Describes jokes being played at the expense of “these candidates for the Lunatic Asylums,” such as fireworks being set off near the church. Calls Millerite congregation a "brainless audience." Discusses the state of politics, commenting on Whigs, Democrats, and Natives. “There is scarcely a night but what one of the Parties have a Grand Mass Meeting.” Notes political parades and promises to report back about banners and emblems of political parties once he sees them. Mentions the Fair of the American Institute, calling it a “truly noble collection of America’s Production.” Requests to be told how “you ‘Bay State Loco Foco’ behave yourselves.” “Tell Nathaniel if his mind is not firmly fixed upon going to sea to take my advice and to stay home there is no place like home after all is said & done.”

Letter to Burnap's publisher stating that he has enclosed the title page and preface of his book. He wishes that Munroe would allow him to see the whole book before it goes to press.

Letter to Burnap's publisher stating that he has enclosed the table of contents for his book. He requests 100 copies of the book as soon as possible.

Letter written on printed Swedenborgian circular "To the members of the Central Convention, and others favorable to the cause of the New Jerusalem." Requesting correspondence, financial aid for the acting committee, and for people to join the church's general body and then form their own societies. Lists work currently being undertaken, primarily printing church literature, and advocates the distribution of Job Abbott to inform those "who are approaching the new church." Comments on recent converts, including "Rev. Mr. [ ], a young moravian clergyman," who was accused by his congregation of being a Swedenborg. "...having occasion to notice the Millerite excitement in this city, he preached on the subject of the Lord's second advent... while people were looking for the Lord yet to come in the material sky, he had come already as a glorious spiritual sense in the clouds of the letter of his Word, and openly avowed his belief that the advent had taken place through his servant Emanuel Swedenborg." Describes the Moravian reaction to his preaching and his training to become a preacher for the New Church. De Charms is going to preach in Baltimore, and hopes the new railroad being built to Ohio will make Baltimore "a radiating point of new-church light."

Letter to Bostwick’s “Affectionate Sister” Philomelah Tremain of Green River New York, who is specified to be a widow on the address. Reports good health and speaks of God blessing his family. “We have not any expectation of meeting you again in this unfriendly world, but hope shortly to meet you in the new earth the new Jerusalem the City of the Living God to part nomore.” States that he believes the Coming of Christ is near, “for the signs that Christ and his Apostles told should appear before his Coming has been seen.” References a “dark day” in 1780 where the moon had “the appearance of blood” which he believes is the fulfillment of a Christian prophecy. Lists a few bible verses for her to reference. Back side features a note about a woman whose husband had recently passed and who was living nearby with her son. Requests that his sister correspond with her.

Letter written to Cornelia F. Dolbeare while she was serving as a missionary with the Choctaws at the Wheelock Mission at Fort Towson, Arkansas Territory. Describes the family's New Year's celebration and receiving her letter. Comments on a local religious revival and their involvement in it. Describes their prayers for her, support for her work, and well wishes for the mission and Choctaws. Includes news of family, friends, health, and the local school.

Located in Oversize Manuscripts.

Lengthy letter to parents, discussing life as a Moravian missionary in Jamaica. See also Francis [Wolle] ALS to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolle, March 20, 1845.

Located in Oversize Manuscripts.