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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
May 27, 1814; AthensYoung writes about Mr. Smith, with whom Finley is now working, and statements Smith has made against Methodism. Young warns Finley about Smith. Abstract Number - 866
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Letter from David McMasters to James B. Finley
David McMasters
June 11, 1814; Mt. Pleasant, OhioMcMasters (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
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Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley
Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley
July 05, 1814; Highland CountyRobert 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
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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
December 26, 1814; LancasterYoung'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
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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
February 04, 1815; Wood County, VAYoung 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
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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
March 13, 1815; LancasterYoung 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
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Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley
Robert W. Finley and Rebecca Finley
May 16, 1815; NewMarketRobert invites James to attend a camp meeting in the fall. He shares information about James' siblings and their families. Abstract Number - 929
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Letter from William P. Finley to James B. Finley
William P. Finley
June 14, 1815; NewMarketWilliam has been visited by his father and brother John. He expects to leave on his circuit soon. Abstract Number - 930
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
June 22, 1815; DaytonJohn 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
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
September 29, 1815; DaytonJohn 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
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Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley
Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
October 18, 1815; New York CityDaniel 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
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
November 10, 1815; DaytonJohn tells of much family sickness, of his great desire to go to Steubenville, and of his longing to see James soon. Abstract Number - 933
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Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley
Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
November 18, 1815; New York CityDaniel 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
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Letter from Daniel Hitt & Thomas Ware to James B. Finley
Daniel Hitt and Thomas Ware
January 04, 1816; New York CityHitt 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
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
January 25, 1816; DaytonJohn still wishes to move to Barnesville, but there are many obstacles standing in his way. Abstract Number - 934
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
March 09, 1816; DaytonJohn 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
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Letter from John P. Finley to James B. Finley
John P. Finley
April 12, 1816; DaytonJohn 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
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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
April 13, 1816; ZanesvilleYoung'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
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General Conference Delegates, Baltimore, 1816
General Conference
May 01, 1816; BaltimoreList 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
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Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley
Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
October 02, 1816; New YorkSoule and Mason ask for the payment of Conference debts due to them. They ask that bills be sent in large denominations, and specify whose banks are preferred. Abstract Number - 5
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Letter from Daniel Hitt & Abraham Paul to James B. Finley
Daniel Hitt and Abraham Paul
December 04, 1816; New York CityA prospectus for Dr. Clarke's Commentary. Abstract Number - 561
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Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley
Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
December 10, 1816; New YorkA business letter regarding debts of the Ohio Conference to Soule and Mason. They acknowledge receipt of $1,700. Abstract Number - 1207
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Letter from David Young to James B. Finley
David Young
March 20, 1817; ZanesvilleYoung's letter contains a discussion of many theological questions in relation to Dr. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Abstract Number - 871
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Letter from William McKendree to James B. Finley
William McKendree
March 21, 1817; BaltimoreBishop 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
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Letter from Joshua F. Soule & T. Mason to James B. Finley
Joshua F. Soule and T. Mason
May 17, 1817; New YorkSoule and Mason are in difficult circumstances and are asking for payment of money due them by the Ohio Conference. They mention certain books they would like to publish, but cannot due to financial conditions. Abstract Number - 562
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