Declining appointment to solicit funds for the College in the South. Considers it a poor field as it promises small prospect of success. Declining appointment to solicit funds for the College in the South. Considers it a poor field as it promises small prospect of success.

Reports his opening of a school and his difficulty in obtaining textbooks. Reports his opening of a school and his difficulty in obtaining textbooks.

Acknowledges his appointment as trustee and asks for time to consider his acceptance. Acknowledges his appointment as trustee and asks for time to consider his acceptance.

Perspective (front) Perspective (front)

Lieutenant-colonel. Lieutenant-colonel.

with autobiography with autobiography

Copy of certification of the abilities of Robert Scott, for four months teacher at R.I. College and now leaving with prospects of "augmenting his stipend by teaching in the Southern states." Copy of certification of the abilities of Robert Scott, for four months teacher at R.I. College and now leaving with prospects of "augmenting his stipend by teaching in the Southern states."

Request for increase in salary because of added duties. Request for increase in salary because of added duties.

Resigns as tutor. Resigns as tutor.

The 2d part of the Register for 1790 will be out in August; needs to establish a method of receiving regular communications from America; Dr. Evans of Bristol and Mr. Thomas of Leominster have written more than any others for the Register; plan for acquiring books for ministers in Virginia; selling of Register and his in America; wishes drawing of College Edifice; Dr. Evans has suffered paralytic stroke; compares Manning and Maxcy to Paul and Timothy; the College should have sent Dr. Evans a doctorate before; also recommends Revs. Thomas, Dunscombe, John Fawcett, Benjamin Francis, and John Ryland; sending publications for Drowne, Backus, Flint, and Maxcy. Also a packet from Mr. Bowyers for President of the U.S., which includes an engraving of Lady Huntingdon, whose name was Washington. The 2d part of the Register for 1790 will be out in August; needs to establish a method of receiving regular communications from America; Dr. Evans of Bristol and Mr. Thomas of Leominster have written more than any others for the Register; plan for acquiring books for ministers in Virginia; selling of Register and his in America; wishes drawing of College Edifice; Dr. Evans has suffered paralytic stroke; compares Manning and Maxcy to Paul and Timothy; the College should have sent Dr. Evans a doctorate before; also recommends Revs. Thomas, Dunscombe, John Fawcett, Benjamin Francis, and John Ryland; sending publications for Drowne, Backus, Flint, and Maxcy. Also a packet from Mr. Bowyers for President of the U.S., which includes an engraving of Lady Huntingdon, whose name was Washington.

Written on printed proposal for Baptist Annual Register; inclusion in Register of engraving and account of First Baptist Church said to have been written by John Stanford; sorry to hear Stanford did not behave well at Providence; intends the Register to serve the American Brethren; wants drawing and history of the College; Mr. Wesby's people are aiming to have a new college in America. Written on printed proposal for Baptist Annual Register; inclusion in Register of engraving and account of First Baptist Church said to have been written by John Stanford; sorry to hear Stanford did not behave well at Providence; intends the Register to serve the American Brethren; wants drawing and history of the College; Mr. Wesby's people are aiming to have a new college in America.

Concerning painting of JM to be reproduced in England; suggests awarding D.D. to Caleb Evans; expects that honor for John Ryland, Jr. from Yale; discusses sale of his in America. Concerning painting of JM to be reproduced in England; suggests awarding D.D. to Caleb Evans; expects that honor for John Ryland, Jr. from Yale; discusses sale of his in America.

Expects second edition of his work; thanks JM for introducing it at Chelmsford Associations; Presbyterians, Independents, and Antipaedobaptists have united to petition Parliament for abolition of slave trade. Expects second edition of his work; thanks JM for introducing it at Chelmsford Associations; Presbyterians, Independents, and Antipaedobaptists have united to petition Parliament for abolition of slave trade.

Sends copy of news from Dr. Erskine of Edinburgh relating to Mr. Kirkland's work in conversion of Oneida Indians and conspiracy of Indian youths to murder Kirkland. Sends copy of news from Dr. Erskine of Edinburgh relating to Mr. Kirkland's work in conversion of Oneida Indians and conspiracy of Indian youths to murder Kirkland.

His selection of hymns well received; sends handbills advertising it. His selection of hymns well received; sends handbills advertising it.

Sending intelligence from Mr. Keene on subject of "The Estate." Sending intelligence from Mr. Keene on subject of "The Estate."

Will send information on Dummer family; he is preparing a work, Has provided books for Mr. Ustick; wishes JM may do much good in present situation and soon return to his former station. Will send information on Dummer family; he is preparing a work, Has provided books for Mr. Ustick; wishes JM may do much good in present situation and soon return to his former station.

Recommends Rev. Thomas Dunscombe and Abraham Booth for honorary degrees. Recommends Rev. Thomas Dunscombe and Abraham Booth for honorary degrees.

Solomon Drowne is with him; wants to help in procuring books at saving for the College; rise of Baptist interest in some counties; rejoices at state of religion in Vermont. With note conveying books from Deacon Leprand(?) and Mr. Ryland, Sr. for the College. Solomon Drowne is with him; wants to help in procuring books at saving for the College; rise of Baptist interest in some counties; rejoices at state of religion in Vermont. With note conveying books from Deacon Leprand(?) and Mr. Ryland, Sr. for the College.

Written from Southwark, England. Introduces and describes himself and seeks correspondence with JM; joy among the churches at revival in New England, grief over change of sentiments of Mr. Winchester; Baptist ministers in England sided with American during the Revolution; Baptist interest more flourishing than Presbyterian in England; is sending books by Mr. Chace and prints of Gill, Hugh Evans, and himself. Written from Southwark, England. Introduces and describes himself and seeks correspondence with JM; joy among the churches at revival in New England, grief over change of sentiments of Mr. Winchester; Baptist ministers in England sided with American during the Revolution; Baptist interest more flourishing than Presbyterian in England; is sending books by Mr. Chace and prints of Gill, Hugh Evans, and himself.

Acknowledges letters; sends a pamphlet on death of Rev. Dr. Gifford. Acknowledges letters; sends a pamphlet on death of Rev. Dr. Gifford.

Death of Dr. Evans; plight of the Academy; asks communication about and engraving of the college for inclusion in the Register. Written after death of JM. Death of Dr. Evans; plight of the Academy; asks communication about and engraving of the college for inclusion in the Register. Written after death of JM.