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Hopkins to Fuller, 1803

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 20, Item: 3

Scope and Contents

This letter, likely dictated by Rev Samuel Hopkins to a scribe, was likely addressed to the British Andrew Fuller (1754-1815). The letter opens with a statement about Hopkins declining health. The majority of the letter is a theological argument on how determine what a true Christian is, how to think about faith, and how an individual may go to heaven. The letter includes notes and edits and is unsigned indicating this was likely a draft letter.

Dates

  • 1803

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Extent

From the File: 3 Items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Digital Copies

This letter was digitized as part of the New England's Hidden Histories project. Digital reproductions are available to view online.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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