1799 July 14 . [John Bullard] AMs. Sermon; Pepperell, [Massachusetts]
28 pages
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Sermon on Revelations 3:17-18.
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1800 November 5 . Thomas Lyell ALS to William Browne; Georgetown, [D.C.]
2 pages
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Believes one should learn from chastisements, but the "human heart is strangely backward and reluctant" in this. Has preached several times in Georgetown and hopes to find a place in the city. There are signs that he will become chaplain to Congress.
1803 November 5 . Mary Montgomery ALS to Lydda [Lydia?] Baldwin; Richfield, [New York]
3 pages
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Does not sorrow if they do not meet again, for "I trust the Lord has given us many brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus." Gladened by religious progress in Pennsylvania, hoping it spreads "all over the laand." Accounts of a young child converting and references her own recent conversion. Comments on baptism and her belief there are different ways of performing it. Quotes from hymns about Jesus and sinners. Notes on health and the loss of a family's infant child.
1804 October - 1804 November . David Goodwillie, Thomas Hamelon, and David Sutherland AL Cys to David Goodwillie and David Sutherland; Barnet, Vermont
4 pages
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Copies of nine letters documenting slander charges involving a Presbyterian congregation. Goodwillie accuses Sutherland of calling his parishioners "notorious swearers, liars & drunkards" in a magazine item appearing in Scotland.
1805 February 21 . James Ross ALS to Jared Ingersoll; Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania]
7 pages
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Arguments against the decision in Burch v. McMillan (for slander) and its effect on Presbyterian Clergy.
1806 March 10. ADS Articles; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]
1 page
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Articles of incorporation for the First Independent Church of the City of Philadelphia. On vellum.
Located in Large Oversize Manuscripts.
1806 December 27 . ADS Articles; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]
1 page
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Articles of incorporation for the Independent Tabernacle Church of Philadelphia. On vellum with paper seal.
Located in Large Oversize Manuscripts.
1807 April 4 . Ms.; Providence
3 pages
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"A Plan of the Charitable Female Association formed in Providence, April 4, 1807"
1807 November 27 . Gorham Hall AMsS; Barnstable, [Massachusetts]
2 pages
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Chain letter. "Being a true Coppy of a letter written by our Blessed Lord and Savour Jesus Christ & found 18 Miles from Iconium Sixty five Years after our Savours Crucifiction." The original letter purported to be discovered by a young child who overturned a "great Stone both round & Large" found near Mesopotamia. Explains commands and punishmnets for failing to abide sacraments and believing in Jesus' writings. "...he that Hath a Coppy of this letter with my own hand written & Spoken with my own mouth & keep It without Publishing It to others Shall not Prosper but he that Publisheth It to others Shall be blessed of me." Keeping a copy of the letter in one's house will offer protection.
1808 March 12 . Rob[er]t Cathcart ALS to Rev. Ashbel Green; York, [Pennsylvania]
2 pages
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Offering a recommendation for a mathematics professor named Rob[er]t Adrain. Cathcart provides many examples of the positive traits and achievements of Adrain. The letter also includes a brief update of events in the Synod of Philadelphia, including the news of Dr. Davidson having a son placed in his charge. [NOTE: Cathcart only committed to press a single sermon, that being a tribute to his late friend, Dr. Davidson (1750-1812).]