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  Letter from "D" to James B. Finley

  "D"
  January 01, 1600;

  A speech concerning some famous figures in history. NO Abstract Number - 508

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  Letter from Isaac Dunn to James B. Finley

  Isaac Dunn
  January 01, 1600; Cincinnati

  Dunn invites Rev. Finley and his wife and Brother Smith and his wife to attend the Quarterly Meeting to be held on the 14-15th of May. If Finley cannot come, would he send some other good preacher? Abstract Number - 511

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  Letter from James B. Finley to William Simpson

  James B. Finley
  January 01, 1600;

  Interdict?? the appointing power of the Bishops was denied by the Advocates. It was thought of empowering an Annual Conference to interdict the Bishops in making out the circuit stations and Districts, and appointing preachers to fill them. Finley hopes that at the next General Conference they will pass some definite rule on the subject or explain the present one. Finley says he would like also to state his view on the subject in the Advocate. ????? Abstract Number - 512

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  Letter from J. Waterman to James B. Finley

  J. Waterman
  January 01, 1600; Brownsville, PA

  Waterman gives news about relatives and various acquaintances. Abstract Number - 526

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  Rules for the regulation of the Mission Family

  Wyandot Mission
  January 01, 1600;

  Abstract Number - 793

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  Letter from Benjamin Colman to Samuel Shute, Esq.

  Benjamin Colman
  November 24, 1720; Boston

  Abstract Number - 536

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  Thanksgiving Prayer

  Thomas
  January 19, 1749;

  Abstract Number - 531

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  Letter from Joseph Emerson to Rev. M. Hond

  Joseph Emerson
  May 23, 1749; Malden

  Abstract Number - 530

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  Letter from Noah Merrick to James B. Finley

  Noah Merrick
  June 23, 1751;

  A sermon by Noah Merrick dated June 23, 1751. The text is Cor. 2: 13.5 Abstract Number - 532

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  Letter from Robert W. Finley to Nathan Massie

  Robert W. Finley
  December 12, 1794; Bourbon County, KY

  Robert asks for information concerning land on the Scioto River and Paint Creek, regarding its suitability for "settlements of societies." A number of people are interested in purchasing fifteen or twenty square miles, and would like to know its "situation, quantity, and quality." Robert would also like to know when it would be convenient for Capt. Massie to show a group of men the land. Information is to be sent by the bearer of the letter. Abstract Number - 1

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  Letter from Robert W. Finley to James B. Finley

  Robert W. Finley
  February 11, 1801; Rushville

  Robert is in pretty good health but never was in such a bad station. The winter is bad and most of the cabins open. He describes three different kinds of apartments.?? Abstract Number - 915

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  Letter from F. Howard to Mrs. Mary Howard

  F. Howard
  August 04, 1804; Springfield, MA

  This is a letter which James B. Finley had in his possession but which was not written to him or by him. A family letter telling of visits by Uncle and Aunt Greene, and Mrs. Lane, and containing greetings to relations and friends. Abstract Number - 2

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  Letter from William P. Finley & Jenny Finley to James B. Finley

  William P. Finley and Jenny Finley
  January 09, 1810; NewMarket

  This letter tells of their affection for James and his sister. It also announces the birth of a son to Jenney. William tells of John Finley's going to Xenia to teach, fears that he has lost religion. Greetings come from relatives. Abstract Number - 916

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  January 31, 1811; Xenia

  He ?? announces the marriage of his sister Betsy and Richard Drake. The principal purpose of his letter is to tell Rev. Finley of the Glory of God and of the severe sickness which he had. Brother Davis was at his bedside during most of his sickness and through the Glory of God he was still living. Abstract Number - 3

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  Letter from William P. Finley to James B. Finley

  William P. Finley
  March 05, 1811; NewMarket

  William opens his letter with a general exhortation to faithfulness. The wife of the writer has been very sick. He expects to teach school during the summer and the following winter, but expects to continue doing religious work. Abstract Number - 917

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  July 04, 1811; Xenia

  John is unable to attend James B. Finley's Camp Meeting, because of the birth of a daughter at the time he should have left. He tells of expectations of becoming a preacher soon, and of general conditions in his part of the country. John hopes to see James at the next Camp Meeting. Abstract Number - 918

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  December 15, 1811; Greene County

  This letter of John P.'s contains statements of his hopes of eternity and plans for the next year, and also a land law?? Suit against him. Abstract Number - 919

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  Letter from William P. Finley & Jenny Finley to James B. Finley

  William P. Finley and Jenny Finley
  January 26, 1812; NewMarket

  This letter is full of expressions of hope for Heaven. William tells of some financial trouble he has had about a mare and desires James to give particulars of the transaction. William desires $10 from James. A girl has been born into the family and was named Rebecca. Abstract Number - 920

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  Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley

  Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley
  March 12, 1812; Highland County

  A very intimate family letter, telling of family sickness and deaths. Abstract Number - 921

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  March 30, 1812; Greene County

  This letter tells of family illness but expresses joy at the mercies of God. The writer's father has visited him and reports quite a number of conversions. The letter contains general family news. Abstract Number - 922

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  May 13, 1812; Greene County

  John P. first tells of sickness and great trouble, but expresses increased faith in God. He tells of riding to Dayton to overtake a company of soldiers made up of acquaintances, men and boys, whom he charges to remain pure and embrace Jesus. Abstract Number - 923

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  Letter from Robert W. Finley to James B. Finley

  Robert W. Finley
  March 09, 1813; Highland County

  This is a letter of tender affection from a father to his children. Robert reports of his own sickness, tells of various members of the family, their conditions and plans, and generally on religion. Abstract Number - 948

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  April 15, 1813; Greene County

  John urges James not to give up his itinerant ministry. He is very eloquent in his profession of faith. Abstract Number - 924

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  May 29, 1813; Xenia

  John expresses disappointment that James has settled so far away, but still hopes to be near him someday. John tells of the denial of faith by Dr. Moore of Lebanon. Some details of family matters are included. Abstract Number - 925

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  Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

  John P. Finley
  December 21, 1813; Xenia

  John expresses deep regret that the writer cannot see James. John tells of the birth of twins during the summer. He writes of plans to move, because his present situation is so poor and unhappy. Abstract Number - 926