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Sermon: "Young Men likewise exhort, to be sober-minded"; Titus 2:6.

Brief note asking about current affairs, and requesting mutual visits. The letter remarks on some churches and benevolent societies in the town.

Tom's friends are concerned for him on account of "the painful and perilous situation which you have so long sustained, & the share of calamity which we understood you have yourself bourne," possibly in reference to British attacks on Saco, Maine, in 1814. Tom wrote of the recent hardships suffered by his city as "the dispensation of God, & seem to look to his mercy and goodness as the only hope of deliverance." Inquires of Tom's sincerity in this statement and whether it has caused him religious reformation. Notes Tom's former retreat from religious conviction. " May I hope that the awful scenes [a]round you have awakened you to see and feel what it is to live and to die 'without God and without hope.' "

Speech to a Christian Association in New York. Enclosed portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse.

Sermon notes concerning Christian duty to use time wisely; includes scriptural references. Rodgers was a prominent New York Presbyterian clergyman.

Manuscript notes for a sermon on Psalms 79:8-9. "This Psalm is a Prayer which does consist of Pathetical Lamentation, fervent supplication, and a Resolution to praise God when those mercies should be bestowed upon his People which they prayed for." Gives context for the psalm, believing it originated from "some fatal calamity" and admits uncertainty about the author. Examines the lamentation, the judgment they suffered under, and their supplications. Considers the arguments put forth in the psalm for God offering mercy, emphasizing the need to turn to God when people are brought low. Asserts that the church will persist despite difficulties and that God reigns supreme even if enemies of the church overpower adherents in earthly terms. Acknowledges declension in the church, God's promise to chastise sinners, and the multiple purposes behind God's decision to allow followers' suffering. Suffering allows man to exalt God's intervention, mercy, and glory. Notes the benefits of man experiencing hardships, including the encouragement of humility and obedience, the ability to prove one's religious sincerity, the inspiration of prayer and faith in future deliverance, and the revelation of God's power. Includes references to Psalms 87:5, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalms 89:30-32, Exodus 15:6, Deuteronomy 32:13-15, Deuteronomy 8:15-16, Proverbs 15:8, Exodus 14:10.

List of 21 questions from a Pastor to a member of the church.

Clergyman's letter to his wife describing deep sadness over his being removed from his parish. Notes the parish's great sympathy to him. Mention's the Bishop's presence, references to "his case," and parishioners' attempts to comfort him. Had difficulty writing a sermon for the opening of lent. "Hill says no to the question of resigning-so say others of my people. I do not know what to do." Experiencing pain in his hand, causing him to worry about writing sermons in the future. See additional Horace B. ALS to Dollie, Undated.

Clergyman's letter to his wife, describing his illness that interrupted his sermon. Comments on a parishioner becoming "permanently disabled," its causing her to be unable to sing in the church choir, and his relief that this "cuts a knot that I have been trying to untie ever since I came into the Parish." Brief mention of a well-attended session of Sunday school. Describes a dream. See additional Horace [B.] ALS to Dollie, Undated.