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Summons for witnesses against accused Sabbath-breaker, Joseph Rude.

Manuscript notes for a sermon on Ephesians 4:23. Comments on Ephesians Book 4 generally, its description of corrupted behavior, and the encouragement of a spiritual reformation. Considers "what is imply'd in the renovation of the Spirit of the Mind," the "Necessity of it in Order to our final Happiness in God," and the "Obligations we are Under to seek after, & Cultivate such a Disposition." Reforming the "spirit of the mind" requires more than simply avoiding sinful behaviors. "...Persons sometimes seem rather to be prejudiced against Vice, than charmed into the Love of true Virtues." A true reformation of the mind will inspire shame and sorrow about past transgressions. Need to vigilantly guard the reformed heart against wickedness and aspire to higher levels of purity. "The Soul in its Natural State is so disordered as to be absolutely incapable of true and Lasting Happiness." Stresses Christianity's fundamental objective in making man into "new Creatures, and form us for Pure and holy Lives," imparting a duty upon followers to strive after "a New heart and cultivate a new Spirit & Temper of Mind." References Jeremiah 6:15, 2 Peter 1:4, John 3:3 [actually quotes from John 3:5 but cites as John 3:3], Revelation 21:27.

Expresses sympathy for the loss of his recipient's eyesight (from a stroke), and attempts to console him with religious doctrine (i.e. an eternity of rest, the love of the Lord, etc.)

Receipt for contribution from church in Beverly, Massachusetts, to sufferers in the Montreal fire.

Almost time to advertise their land in Saint John Island (now Prince Edward Island). Has spoken with the "American Whitfield" and informed him that he can issue long leases, and they May now recruit Methodist families to settle there for fisheries. Americans "despise" English partisan politics and both parties' bickering, while the Americans remain unanimous. Maitland considers the policy of disbanding the assemblies a mistake.

Sermon of Episcopal Bishop on Matthew 5:20.

Advice to daughter: cheer up, do not look on the dark side of life, and remember God's mercies. Reminder that when daughter suffers, mother suffers with her. Personal financial difficulties. Knitting and sewing clothing for Revolutionary soldiers. Ways in which a woman might honorably support herself. Apology lest her judgments might be too severe. [NOTE: Mrs. Mecom was the sister of Benjamin Franklin.]

Accounts for transportation and boarding of preachers, payment for preaching. Includes names of preachers, boarding families, and payment amounts.

Court document fining three men, a laborer named Stephen Williams in particular, for their non-attendance at the local church. Williams was fined £10, and Edmund Williams and Elijah Dean were fined £5 each.