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Sermon notes, 1722

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1722

Letter from Jonathan Edwards to Joseph Bellamy, 1757

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1757

Letter from Isaac Watts to Mrs. Sewall, 1728

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1728

Samuel Hopkins to Stephen West, 1803 July 28

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 20, Item: 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1803 July 28

Jonathan Edwards to Esther Burr, 1757

 File — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1757

Corresppondence, 1766-1767, 1803

 File — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1766-1767, 1803

Samuel Hopkins to Ebenezer Little, 1766 July 18

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 20, Item: 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1766 July 18

Samuel Hopkins to Ebenezer Little, 1767 January 9

 Item — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 20, Item: 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1767 January 9

Samuel Hopkins to Andrew Fuller, 1803 October 18

 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 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.

Dates: 1803 October 18

Covenant and confession of faith, 1743

 File — Box: NEHH-Small 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1743