Papers, 1752-1855.

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Papers, 1752-1855.

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Principally a scrapbook containing correspondence, reproductions of engravings, poetry, autographs, a pencil drawing, and an account of astrological incidents. The correspondence is related to the Perronet family and other early leaders of the Wesleyan movement in England, and includes letters from Vincent Perronet stating his religious beliefs and moral principles, and letters from Charles Wesley to Peard Dickinson, Vincent's grandson-in-law, concerning doctrinal matters and family and personal subjects. Other correspondents include Sarah Wesley, Joseph Benson, Adam Clarke, James Dixon, Joseph Entwisle, John William Fletcher, Mary (Bosanquet) Fletcher, Thomas Jackson, Henry Moore, and Richard Watson. Loose items include a discourse by Charles Perronet on man's need for religion; diaries of an unidentified young women commenting on sermons and spiritual life; and miscellaneous letters and autographs.

12 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6993421

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Jackson, Thomas, 1783-1873

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Epithet: Rector of Blaxhall, county Suffolk British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000214.0x000180 ...

Wesley, Sarah, sister of Samuel Wesley

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Epithet: sister of Samuel Wesley British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001028.0x00039c ...

Fletcher, Mary, 1739-1815

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Fletcher, John, 1729-1785

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Dixon, James 1949-1974

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Clarke, Adam, approximately 1762-1832

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Clergyman. From the description of Adam Clarke correspondence, 1832. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453252 British Methodist clergyman and theologian. From the description of Papers, 1743-1875. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19465383 ...

Perronet, Vincent, 1693-1785

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Epithet: Vicar of Shoreham, county Kent British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000149.0x000289 ...

Entwisle, Joseph, 1767-1841

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Perronet, Charles, approximately 1723-1776

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Benson, Joseph, 1749-1821

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Dickinson, Peard, 1758-1802.

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Moore, Henry, 1751-1844

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Watson, Richard, 1737-1816

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Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788

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English preacher; brother of John Wesley. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Marybone, to Robert Windsor, 1785 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587853 Charles Wesley, an English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer, was born at Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, on December 18, 1707. He was the youngest son of Samuel and Susanna Wesley and the brother of John Wesley. In 1726 he entered Christ Church College, Oxford. During his time ...

Perronet family.

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