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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 collection contains the original manuscript covenant and confession of faith for the Second North Housatonic Parish of Sheffield. Both are written and signed by Samuel Hopkins.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains a manuscript volume prepared by Rev. David Avery, and sent to David Howell, Esq. "for his judgment & advice," about the strife that had grown between Avery and his congregation. The base of the disagreement was how matters of church discipline should be addressed; While Avery adhered strictly to the procedure set out in the book of Matthew, a group of members wanted a more flexible system. In this manuscript, Avery details a series of conversations and...

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This collection contains a single volume of church records from early in the church's history. These records primarily document the admissions of new members, marriages, and baptisms which took place at First Church. Also included are records of church meetings and, to a lesser extent, records of correspondence regarding the call of their new minister, Rev. Isaiah Mann, in 1780.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains the church and parish records of the First Church in Ipswich. The collection documents the history and parish life of the church through meeting minutes, reports, financial documents, and vital statistics. In addition, topics such as ministry work, pew rights, land discussions, hymns in church, and lists of the sacraments that occurred at the different parishes are included within the records. The vital records include birth and baptismal records, marriage records,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains the church and parish records of the First Church in Ipswich. The collection documents the history and parish life of the church through meeting minutes, reports, financial documents, and vital statistics. In addition, topics such as ministry work, pew rights, land discussions, hymns in church, and lists of the sacraments that occurred at the different parishes are included within the records. The vital records include birth and baptismal records, marriage records,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains the church and parish records of the First Church in Ipswich. The collection documents the history and parish life of the church through meeting minutes, reports, financial documents, and vital statistics. In addition, topics such as ministry work, pew rights, land discussions, hymns in church, and lists of the sacraments that occurred at the different parishes are included within the records. The vital records include birth and baptismal records, marriage records,...