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  • Letter from David McMasters to James B. Finley by David McMasters

    Letter from David McMasters to James B. Finley

    David McMasters
    June 11, 1814; Mt. Pleasant, Ohio

    McMasters (Local Preacher in Mt. Pleasant) attended a local meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in order to hear one of the Society's greatest preachers -- Nathan Hunt. McMasters reports that Hunt gave "good advice" but nothing very great. The following day, Hunt came to his father's home for a "stillness and silence" meeting, an attempt to convert McMasters which did not work. Mt. Pleasant was the hub of the Society west of the Alleghenies at this time. Abstract Number - 4

  • Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley by Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley

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

    Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley
    July 05, 1814; Highland County

    Robert tells James about Rebecca's illness. She is in a great deal of pain. Robert asks for James' help with coming camp meetings. Abstract Number - 928

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    December 26, 1814; Lancaster

    Young's letter contains general news in answer to Finley's letter. He mentions the difficulty of travel on the circuit, and also his mother's recent death. The progress of religion is good. Abstract Number - 867

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    February 04, 1815; Wood County, VA

    Young gives a very lengthy detailed criticism of the book Essay on the Plan of Salvation, by Mr. Asa Shinn. Young criticizes it rather strongly, and attempts to explain the form, purpose and system of the book. Abstract Number - 868

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    March 13, 1815; Lancaster

    Young attempts to encourage Finley in a time of family and circuit troubles, and writes that he expects to be in Barnsville soon. Abstract Number - 869

  • Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley by Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley

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

    Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley
    May 16, 1815; NewMarket

    Robert invites James to attend a camp meeting in the fall. He shares information about James' siblings and their families. Abstract Number - 929

  • Letter from William P. Finley to James B. Finley by William P. Finley

    Letter from William P. Finley to James B. Finley

    William P. Finley
    June 14, 1815; NewMarket

    William has been visited by his father and brother John. He expects to leave on his circuit soon. Abstract Number - 930

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    June 22, 1815; Dayton

    John is despondent about the state of religion in general. Several preachers in the area have recently died, among them Brother Blackman. He drowned while trying to cross the Ohio River at Cincinnati. Abstract Number - 931

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    September 29, 1815; Dayton

    John desires to start a school in Steubenville. He tells James B. the fees he plans to charge the students, and the type of building he would like. Abstract Number - 932

  • Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley by Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware

    Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley

    Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
    October 18, 1815; New York City

    Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware (Agents of Book Concern, New York), write to ask Finley for payment on behalf of the Ohio Conference [presumably for books/tracts sold by Finley]. They are in bad financial straits. Unless they receive payment soon, they will have to borrow money. Abstract Number - NOAB 9

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    November 10, 1815; Dayton

    John tells of much family sickness, of his great desire to go to Steubenville, and of his longing to see James soon. Abstract Number - 933

  • Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley by Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware

    Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley

    Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
    November 18, 1815; New York City

    Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware (Agents of Book Concern, New York) send yet another letter requesting payment. Because they failed to receive money from the Ohio and Tennessee Conferences, they have had to borrow on a 30 day loan. They are in a bad financial state. They desire payment from Ohio immediately. Abstract Number - 1206

  • Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley by Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware

    Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley

    Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
    January 04, 1816; New York City

    Hitt and Ware send this letter acknowledging receipt of money for books -- one payment of $915, and a second payment of $1,750. They are exceedingly grateful. In western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio, paper notes are below par and subject to discount, so the Book Concern continues to lose money on transactions with banks in these areas. There is nothing they can do about it. They have received word that Asbury (Bishop) is very ill. Abstract Number - 560

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    January 25, 1816; Dayton

    John still wishes to move to Barnesville, but there are many obstacles standing in his way. Abstract Number - 934

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    March 09, 1816; Dayton

    John is indecisive about a potential move to Steubenville. He has been offered interest in a company that will be buying land in Illinois, with the promise of a bank cashier job. He wishes to know what James B. thinks about this possibility. Abstract Number - 935

  • Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley by John P. Finley

    Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley

    John P. Finley
    April 12, 1816; Dayton

    John states that he has decided not to join the land company in Illinois. He now plans to move to Steubenville in August. Abstract Number - 936

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    April 13, 1816; Zanesville

    Young's letter contains words of comfort for Finley who seems to be discouraged and quite upset about something that is not definitely mentioned. Young hopes to see his friend in Steubenville after General Conference. Young tells of general religious conditions in the very large circuit, of plans to build a new Meeting House, and of his own poor health. He then writes about his dissatisfaction with Brother ______ Baker, his colleague on the circuit, who he respects highly. However, he recommends an exchange. Young mentions the qualifications for the new preacher. He also sends a request for more hymn books. Abstract Number - 870

  • General Conference Delegates, Baltimore, 1816 by General Conference

    General Conference Delegates, Baltimore, 1816

    General Conference
    May 01, 1816; Baltimore

    List of Delegates from the different annual conferences in the United States, met in General Conference, at Baltimore: Begun on the first day of May, A.D. 1816. (printed flyer). Abstract Number - 533

  • Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley by Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason

    Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley

    Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
    October 02, 1816; New York

    Soule and Mason, book dealers for the Methodist Book Concern in New York, have learned from the Ohio Conference that Presiding Elder Finley has collected $1,777.72 in book sales from his district. They ask that Finley forward the money by post to them as soon as possible. They ask him not to use unincorporated banks or those having no legal charter, and to procure notes of the largest denomination possible. Bills on the following banks will be best -- Pittsburg, Steubenville, Marietta, Zanesville, Chillicothe, and Cincinnati Exporting Co. Abstract Number - 5

  • Letter from Daniel Hitt & Abraham Paul to James B. Finley by Daniel Hitt and Abraham Paul

    Letter from Daniel Hitt & Abraham Paul to James B. Finley

    Daniel Hitt and Abraham Paul
    December 04, 1816; New York City

    A prospectus for Dr. Clarke's Commentary. Abstract Number - 561

  • Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley by Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason

    Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley

    Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
    December 10, 1816; New York

    The Book Concern has received Finley's letter containing $1,700 for book sales. Though Soule and Mason are very grateful, they did take a loss because bank notes from the West are subject to a high discount in the East. They ask Finley to be very careful with the next payment. Kentucky notes are best for the Book Concern, as are large denominations. They also ask Finley to avoid unincorporated banks. Abstract Number - 1207

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    March 20, 1817; Zanesville

    Young's letter contains a discussion of many theological questions in relation to Dr. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Abstract Number - 871

  • Letter from William McKendree to James B. Finley by William McKendree

    Letter from William McKendree to James B. Finley

    William McKendree
    March 21, 1817; Baltimore

    Bishop McKendree writes to praise Finley on his success in the northeastern quarter of Ohio. Finley is currently serving as Presiding Elder of the Ohio District, Ohio Conference. McKendree is pleased with the contents of Finley's latest letter, telling Finley "I rejoice to hear of Zion's prosperity". If all goes as planned, Bishop McKendree intends to attend Finley's meeting on August 30th. He is looking forward to seeing both Finley and Bishop Roberts. The Baltimore Conference has just concluded. Bishop Soule has converted over 3,000 people within this conference. Abstract Number - 604

  • Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley by Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason

    Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley

    Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
    May 17, 1817; New York

    Soule and Mason acknowledge receipt of $50 from Finley. They report that 3 boxes of books in the quantities requested by Finley for sale in his district have been sent to him. The books, valued at $568.55 in total, include Wesley's Original Sin, Wesley's Testaments, hymnals, Sutcliffe's Sermons, and Coke's Sermons. They are very pleased that Finley will only accept good notes in payment for the books, as the Book Concern has suffered heavy losses due to counterfeit notes. Abstract Number - 562

  • Letter from David Young to James B. Finley by David Young

    Letter from David Young to James B. Finley

    David Young
    September 23, 1817; Zanesville

    Young's letter contains a statement of the reasons why the General Conference is opposed to Masonry, but the writer himself does not agree with this statement. Young says "It is zeal without knowledge," and hopes that Masons will "pity the weakness of our good intentions." Abstract Number - 872

 

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