Ludwig David von Schweinitz papers, 1827-1858.

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Ludwig David von Schweinitz papers, 1827-1858.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247223573

This collection contains von Schweinitz's account of the trip from North Carolina to Indiana in German with English translations. It also contains a copy of Martin Hauser's journal and church records from the Moravian church in Hope, Indiana. There is a mention of William Hendricks taking von Schweintiz to a revival meeting in Madison, Indiana.

6 items 4 folders.

Indiana State Library - ISL

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136827

Indiana State Library - ISL

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Hendricks, William, 1782-1850

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von Schweinitz, Ludwig David.

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Ludwig David von Schweinitz was a Moravian minister that moved his congregation to Hope, Indiana. From the description of Ludwig David von Schweinitz papers, 1827-1858. (Lincoln Library). WorldCat record id: 247223573 ...

Hauser, Martin

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Moravian Church

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The Moravians came to the United States in 1735 primarily to preach the gospel to the Indians. Although the Moravians had contacts with many Indian tribes, they did most of their work among the Delawares. They followed this tribe westward from Pennsylvania to Ohio, to Canada, to Indiana,and finally to Kansas. They also worked among the Mahicans in New York and Connecticut, and among the Cherokees in Georgia and Oklahoma. The work lasted until 1900, for a total of over 150 years. From...