Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

"Respecting the disbursements and charge of the Late Indian warr." Provides financial details and land agreements between New England colonies following the fighting with Native Americans in King Phillip's War. [Original in Gold Star Collection]

Parents' petition for the release of their son, "James Bryant indian" from involuntary servitude; "hope and pray you will not suffer such [unreasonable] things to be done but that Justice may take place which is all necessary … This indian Tapin is … an honnest indian."

Notes for a sermon given on Ecclesiastes 9:5 "For the living know that they shall dye, etc." Later dates and brief mentions of the occurences that brought about its use appear on the manuscript, including "Latter end 1745 being ye Sabbath after ye Death of ye wido'w [Hudson?]" Reflects on the creation of the world, dispensation of divine providence to good and evil men, the enjoyments of life, and the knowledge of death. "...man Comes up as a Flower and makes a Show for a Little time, but presently he is Cut down and withereth away." Discusses how to live profitably: "by turning from Sinfull pleasures unto god, is ye onely way to have true pleasure and prosperity while we Live here."

Introduction for Fothergill, embarking on ministering tour of the Eastern Shore. Promoting righteousness, the spreading of light and wisdom, and faithful labor for the Lord.

Addressed to Jane Vincent in Antigua. Mary relates information about her declining health, births, deaths, and marriages. She notes that the children of Mrs. Royall, deceased, are dissatisfied with her will. She wishes Jenney to send her "sand boxes" and shells.