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Seeks opinion of works he sent; awaits an account of the college. "Your instructions seem sufficient to direct a bequeathment to your infant seminary." Seeks opinion of works he sent; awaits an account of the college. "Your instructions seem sufficient to direct a bequeathment to your infant seminary."
Apologizes for his simple writings, of which he sends 10 small volumes; praises writings of Dr. Gill; also sends works of Bunyan; mentions Abraham Booth; requests form for describing the college in a will; some of his hymns have been stolen; misses his agreeable correspondence with Rev. Backus; sorry to hear of low state of religion in America; reports growth of antitrinitarianism and popular ignorance of authority of Christ; has lost his wife and five children. Apologizes for his simple writings, of which he sends 10 small volumes; praises writings of Dr. Gill; also sends works of Bunyan; mentions Abraham Booth; requests form for describing the college in a will; some of his hymns have been stolen; misses his agreeable correspondence with Rev. Backus; sorry to hear of low state of religion in America; reports growth of antitrinitarianism and popular ignorance of authority of Christ; has lost his wife and five children.
Sending books with George Keith and list of subscribers obtained by Morgan Edwards with Baptists marked; has sent Backus wrong account through error. Sending books with George Keith and list of subscribers obtained by Morgan Edwards with Baptists marked; has sent Backus wrong account through error.
As a "literary godfather" discourses on poetry, her nature, and her poems. Published in Memoirs (1894) p. 320-321. As a "literary godfather" discourses on poetry, her nature, and her poems. Published in Memoirs (1894) p. 320-321.
Vote stating the remuneration which a solicitor of funds for the College in Europe may expect to receive. Also a vote appointing David Howell a solicitor to raise funds in Europe. Signed by Solomon Drowne, Assist. Secty. Vote stating the remuneration which a solicitor of funds for the College in Europe may expect to receive. Also a vote appointing David Howell a solicitor to raise funds in Europe. Signed by Solomon Drowne, Assist. Secty.
Thanking Samuel Elam for donation of $800 for the purchase of scientific apparatus. Thanking Samuel Elam for donation of $800 for the purchase of scientific apparatus.
The Corporation, having heard both the students and the Steward, decided the latter was at fault and must improve conditions in the Commons or be discharged. The Corporation, having heard both the students and the Steward, decided the latter was at fault and must improve conditions in the Commons or be discharged.
Notes of speeches in debates of the "Rhode Island Association of Economical and Odd Fellows" (debating society). Notes of speeches in debates of the "Rhode Island Association of Economical and Odd Fellows" (debating society).
Acknowledging receipt of the requests that he act as solicitor of funds for the College, and asking for information regarding his duties. Acknowledging receipt of the requests that he act as solicitor of funds for the College, and asking for information regarding his duties.
Letter to Sue Windows from Edgar Reilly Vahey, enclosed with pictures and article about Edgar Reilly, December 3, 1990. Articles included are: Edgar Reilly Jr Obituary & "Alcoholics who can control their disease can be charming" by Joseph A. Pursch M.D. Letter to Sue Windows from Edgar Reilly Vahey, enclosed with pictures and article about Edgar Reilly, December 3, 1990. Articles included are: Edgar Reilly Jr Obituary & "Alcoholics who can control their disease can be charming" by Joseph A. Pursch M.D.
Illustration on back of Fels-Naptha promotional poster. Signed on back, "Robert Bloch". Illustration on back of Fels-Naptha promotional poster. Signed on back, "Robert Bloch".
Illustration on back of Lincoln High School notebook cover. Signed "Robert Bloch" and "Winifred Bloch". Illustration on back of Lincoln High School notebook cover. Signed "Robert Bloch" and "Winifred Bloch". Reproduced by permission of the Estate of Robert Bloch