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Two letters: One abt ye change of ye Sabbath: The other abt ye beginning of it by rev. Joseph Lord of Chatham." Biblical study regarding the distinction between setting aside the "Seventh day" vs. the "Sabbath." Includes a story from October 1697 of a waylaid ship of pious men that were rescued from starvation through prayer, being accompanied by dolphins which they caught every day except on the Sabbath. Describes Biblical arguments for observing the Sabbath and the parameters for its observation, arguing for its beginning the evening of the seventh day. Includes three pages of mathematical computations and a note about the Earth's diameter.

Manuscript notes for sermon on Psalm 119: 57. "Thou art my portion, O Lord..." Discusses the difference between good and evil men, with the former desiring after God and spiritual goods and the latter after trivial, temporal things. "My flesh & my heart faileth, but God is ye strength of my heart & my portion for Ever."

Fine levied on David Bruce "for not frequenting his parish Church," payable in current money or tobacco.

Fine levied against a man for "swearing three oaths," payable to church warden in money or tobacco.

Charges against Sabbath breakers from Norwich, Connecticut, sent to Isaac Huntington, "one of his Majesties Justices of the peace for the County of New London."

With cover stating "A Sermon written by the Rev Dr Bellamy and preached Dec 25th 1738. Presented by Rev W. W. Munroe. Apl 28/66."

Sermon on Proverbs 17:16.

Sermon on Canticles 2:14.

Sermon on Proverbs 28:1.

Sermon on Luke 3:7.