Box NEHH-Small 1
Contains 49 Results:
Disciplinary cases, 1799-1814
There are two cases of church discipline, the first dating from May 4, 1799 and the second dating from April 6, 1814. The first is a letter written to Israel French, from Thomas Andros, suspending him from the church for stealing apples. The second is a deposition from the employer of Isaac Sanford in defense of his conduct while at work in Taunton.
Trinitarian Society formation records, 1847-1873
Church records, 1774-1805
This volume contains the earliest records of South Church in Salem, Massachusetts. It includes records of meeting minutes and votes, pew assignments, and pew tax records.
Request for reconciliation, 1747
This single document is a petition by six signatories requesting reconciliation with disaffected members of the church. The dispute arose over differences of opinion regarding the administration of the Lord's Supper (Communion). The document is dated May 4, 1747.
Autobiography, undated
This short autobiography by Timothy Dickinson starts with his birth in 1761 before providing a brief history of Dickinson's time in the Continental Army between 1777 and 1779. The autobiography ends with his returning home in November of 1779.
Commonplace book, 1809
This commonplace book contains a collection of writings, primarily of a religious nature. Most of the various writings begin with passages from the Bible. Some appear to be lists of ideas or thoughts, such as one about youths. It’s possible this commonplace book was used to write down ideas and thoughts to be used in sermons.
Sermon notes, 1722
This collection contains a single manuscript pamphlet that records information about various sermons delivered at the New North Church between August and November of 1722. Peter Thacher, John Webb, Mr. Prince, and Mr. Cooper are each identified as authors of some of the sermons present in the document.
Letter from Jonathan Edwards to Joseph Bellamy, 1757
This collection contains a single letter written by Johnathan Edwards, and dated February 12, 1757, for Joseph Bellamy. The letter contains personal correspondence and covers topics such as book collecting, future trips, and events in Stockbridge.
Letter from Isaac Watts to Mrs. Sewall, 1728
This collection contains a single letter written by Isaac Watts to a Mrs. Sewell on the occasion of the death of her infant. The letter was written in response to “the favor of several letters from my friends in New England”. The letter contains religious allusions and advice for Mrs. Sewell.
Jonathan Edwards to Esther Burr, 1757
This collection contains a single letter written by Rev. Jonathan Edwards that was sent from Stockbridge, Massachusetts on November 20, 1757 to his daughter, Mrs. Esther Burr in Princeton, New Jersey. In the letter Edwards speaks of religious faith and provides an update on his invitation to the presidency of Princeton University.