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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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contain a commonplace book that was created during Thomas Weld’s time at Harvard University. The front half of the book contains notes on various subjects and topics, mostly of a religious nature. The back half is a small glossary of terms in alphabetical order. Of note is that different handwriting appears in the latter half of the book; it is presumed that the first half is written in Weld’s handwriting. It is unknown who else may have written in this book. Most of the text...

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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.

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This collection contains three letters written by Samuel Hopkins. Two are written to Ebenezer Little, a family friend, thanking Little and his family for their hospitality during Hopkins travels. The third letter is written to British minister Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) and includes some of Hopkins' theological arguments.

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This letter written by Rev. Samuel Hopkins was addressed to Ebenezer Little in Newbury, Massachusetts. Hopkins thanked Little for hosting Hopkins and his family during his travels. Hopkins also stated that he would like to live in Newbury were it not for his family obligations. People mentioned in the letter include, Ebenezer Little, his wife, their daughter, and a "Miss E. West" who was entrusted with delivery of the letter.

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This letter written by Rev. Samuel Hopkins was addressed to Ebenezer Little in Newbury, Massachusetts. Hopkins thanks Little again for his hospitality after another visit to Newbury. Rev. Hopkins mentioned Ebenezer Little, his wife, their daughter, and Mr. Parsons, a mutual acquaintance, within the letter.

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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.

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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.

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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.