Box NEHH-Small 1
Contains 50 Results:
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.
Samuel Hopkins to Stephen West, 1803 July 28
This collection contains four 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. The fourth letter is written to Stephen West in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and mostly discusses Hopkins's poor health.
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.
Corresppondence, 1766-1767, 1803
This collection contains four 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. The fourth letter is written to Stephen West in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and mostly discusses Hopkins's poor health.
Samuel Hopkins to Ebenezer Little, 1766 July 18
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.
Samuel Hopkins to Ebenezer Little, 1767 January 9
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 Rev. Jonathan Parsons, a mutual acquaintance, within the letter.
Samuel Hopkins to Andrew Fuller, 1803 October 18
This letter, likely dictated by Rev Samuel Hopkins to a scribe, was likely addressed to Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) of Britain. The letter opens with a statement about Hopkins declining health. The majority of the letter is a theological argument on how to 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.
Covenant and confession of faith, 1743
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.