James B. Finley

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James acknowledges receipt of the circular which Rev. Swormstedt sent him to sign several weeks ago. He is returning it without his signature and without his approval. James gives reasons why he objects to the circular. If it is actually printed in the Western Christian Advocate, Finley asks Swormstedt to send his letter to Charles Elliott to publish in the same issue. Finley writes as a member of the Committee (commissioner) of Nine appointed at the General Conference of 1844 to make recommendations for property division in the event that the southerners formed a separate organization. He argues that the agents and commissioners of the committee have no legal authority to issue such a circular. He advises against publication. Abstract Number - 805

Abstract Number

805

Publication Date

2-10-1845

City

Zanesville

Keywords

General Ministry; Committee of Nine; Plan of Separation; Book Concern; Church South (MECS); Schism; Church Property Question; Western Christian Advocate

Letter from James B. Finley to Leroy Swormstedt


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