[Commonplace book], [early 19th century].

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[Commonplace book], [early 19th century].

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Manuscript, in multiple hands, of spiritual biographies; prayers; and verses by or about members of the Moravian Church. The collection includes five spiritual testaments, followed by commentaries. One such entry is annotated Joseph Hannym, Foxham, August 10th 1815. Other items include extracts from the writings of Moravian church members; a poem by Christian Ignatius Latrobe concerning his return from a funeral at Carshalton; and a hymn by Samuel Medley.

1 v. (162 p.) ; 22 x 15 cm.

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Medley, Samuel, 1738-1799

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Latrobe, Christian Ignatius, 1758-1836

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English composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Wallingford Sept. 27 1821, to his son the Rev. P[eter] Latrobe, 1821 Sept. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270667159 ...

Molther, Philipp Heinrich 1714-1780

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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...