Autograph copy. Comments on his presidency of the College and on the spread of the Baptist religion in Va. and N. C. which before "seemed to me to be the Rendezvous of Devils," and discusses a bitter controversy with the New England Presbyterians. Autograph copy. Comments on his presidency of the College and on the spread of the Baptist religion in Va. and N. C. which before "seemed to me to be the Rendezvous of Devils," and discusses a bitter controversy with the New England Presbyterians.

Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he sent to the College; discusses the origins of the funds for, the plans for, and the progress in building the "College Edifice." Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he sent to the College; discusses the origins of the funds for, the plans for, and the progress in building the "College Edifice."

College and ministerial appointments and opening; deaths of Nicholas Brown and J. Jenckes. College affairs do no prosper as well as he might wish. Ill-fortune of Brother Gano. College and ministerial appointments and opening; deaths of Nicholas Brown and J. Jenckes. College affairs do no prosper as well as he might wish. Ill-fortune of Brother Gano.

Discusses the prospects of Messrs. Read and Messer, the increase in numbers of Baptist, his son's progress and difficulties with John Brown. Discusses the prospects of Messrs. Read and Messer, the increase in numbers of Baptist, his son's progress and difficulties with John Brown.

State of religion improves. Comments on members of his congregation. Suggests that Smith supply for him during his trip to Jersey. No news of Dr. Gano. State of religion improves. Comments on members of his congregation. Suggests that Smith supply for him during his trip to Jersey. No news of Dr. Gano.

Spread of religion in Massachusetts; growth of the College; departure of Gano to Kentucky; political affairs related to the Constitution and it acceptance. Spread of religion in Massachusetts; growth of the College; departure of Gano to Kentucky; political affairs related to the Constitution and it acceptance.

State of religion in Providence and in Virginia. "The College continues to gradually increase" and will do so as times become more stable; political affairs in Massachusetts. State of religion in Providence and in Virginia. "The College continues to gradually increase" and will do so as times become more stable; political affairs in Massachusetts.

Sympathizes with and encourages Smith; thinks his son wants a little more stability. Sympathizes with and encourages Smith; thinks his son wants a little more stability.

Family and neighborhood news. Writes in strong terms of the legislature and financial affairs, especially as they affect the college. Low state of religion in Providence. Family and neighborhood news. Writes in strong terms of the legislature and financial affairs, especially as they affect the college. Low state of religion in Providence.

Comments on the choice of Smith as his successor at the Providence church, on the state of religion in New York, on politics and Indian affairs. Complains of his empty pocket-book. Comments on the choice of Smith as his successor at the Providence church, on the state of religion in New York, on politics and Indian affairs. Complains of his empty pocket-book.

On p.[4] ms. notes headed: Psa. 89.19. On p.[4] ms. notes headed: Psa. 89.19.

Illness of Mrs. Manning's mother. "The Plains are destitute of a minister. They intend to try for Sammy Jones." Mentions revivals at various places. The College has 23 students and more are expected; his nephew Jimmy, son of Jeremiah, is a student. The school has nearly 20 students; Mr. Wilkinson is a good master. The lower rooms in the edifice are full; the upper two should be finished. Mr. Wood would do as well here as at Jersey College. Illness of Mrs. Manning's mother. "The Plains are destitute of a minister. They intend to try for Sammy Jones." Mentions revivals at various places. The College has 23 students and more are expected; his nephew Jimmy, son of Jeremiah, is a student. The school has nearly 20 students; Mr. Wilkinson is a good master. The lower rooms in the edifice are full; the upper two should be finished. Mr. Wood would do as well here as at Jersey College.

Apologizes for not visiting Smith and invites him to Providence. Describes his preaching tour of Connecticut and an angry letter from Rev. John Ryland about college affairs, especially about degrees. Apologizes for not visiting Smith and invites him to Providence. Describes his preaching tour of Connecticut and an angry letter from Rev. John Ryland about college affairs, especially about degrees.

Rivalry of people of Providence and Newport over situation of the College; JM's position in the matter; college finances and how Smith's fund raising trip will help. Rivalry of people of Providence and Newport over situation of the College; JM's position in the matter; college finances and how Smith's fund raising trip will help.

Autograph copy. The New England Episcopalians intend to support Samuel Seaberry [i.e. Seabury] as properly consecrated as bishop, and would resent his intervention in publishing Sharp's letter. Autograph copy. The New England Episcopalians intend to support Samuel Seaberry [i.e. Seabury] as properly consecrated as bishop, and would resent his intervention in publishing Sharp's letter.

Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gift to the College library. Mentions some copies made of Sharp's letter on ecclesiastical matters, and discusses Sharp's "scheme" for furthering American interests, especially his proposed agrarian law and its relation to current laws on inheritances. Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gift to the College library. Mentions some copies made of Sharp's letter on ecclesiastical matters, and discusses Sharp's "scheme" for furthering American interests, especially his proposed agrarian law and its relation to current laws on inheritances.

Thanks him for donation to College Library; gives information about the early college and its government; use of college by armies during Revolution; slavery in the Colonies. Recommends Isaac Backus's book, Thanks him for donation to College Library; gives information about the early college and its government; use of college by armies during Revolution; slavery in the Colonies. Recommends Isaac Backus's book,

Autograph copy. Sends Ryland's diploma; would like to continue correspondence with Ryland's father. There are 30 students in college; "We were so fortunate, in the Wreck of public Credit during the War, as to preserve our Fund undiminished." Autograph copy. Sends Ryland's diploma; would like to continue correspondence with Ryland's father. There are 30 students in college; "We were so fortunate, in the Wreck of public Credit during the War, as to preserve our Fund undiminished."

Autograph copy. Comments that the American Revolution "is of God;" reports the decline of the Baptist religion in America, except at the frontier; asks if Ryland knows a wealthy man to endow and name the College. Autograph copy. Comments that the American Revolution "is of God;" reports the decline of the Baptist religion in America, except at the frontier; asks if Ryland knows a wealthy man to endow and name the College.

Autograph copy. Mentions that state of the Baptist religion in New England during the Revolution; the College has suffered from high prices; sends news of degrees awarded; mentions recent religious revivals. Autograph copy. Mentions that state of the Baptist religion in New England during the Revolution; the College has suffered from high prices; sends news of degrees awarded; mentions recent religious revivals.

Autograph copy. Thanks Ryland for his donation to the College, and mentions his illness during the winter as causing the lateness of the "College Papers" he promised to send. Autograph copy. Thanks Ryland for his donation to the College, and mentions his illness during the winter as causing the lateness of the "College Papers" he promised to send.

Autograph copy. Explains that the honorary degrees to be sent to England are late owing to the need to manufacture new diplomas, and promises him a printed account of the college. Rejoices that Dr. Stennett has obtained the repeal of a law against the Baptists. Autograph copy. Explains that the honorary degrees to be sent to England are late owing to the need to manufacture new diplomas, and promises him a printed account of the college. Rejoices that Dr. Stennett has obtained the repeal of a law against the Baptists.

The College has awarded an honorary degree to his son John Ryland. Sends news of the College's opinions regarding other honorary degrees, of opposition to the College by the New England Clergy, and of the progress of the Baptist religion in America. The College has awarded an honorary degree to his son John Ryland. Sends news of the College's opinions regarding other honorary degrees, of opposition to the College by the New England Clergy, and of the progress of the Baptist religion in America.

Autograph copy. Says he will suggest for honorary degrees the names sent by Ryland. Sends news of the Baptist religion in New England. Autograph copy. Says he will suggest for honorary degrees the names sent by Ryland. Sends news of the Baptist religion in New England.

Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gifts to the college and describes the size and needs of the college, and the opposition of the New England Presbyterians to it. Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gifts to the college and describes the size and needs of the college, and the opposition of the New England Presbyterians to it.

Copy of a letter informing Rogers that he has been appointed to solicit funds for the College in the South. Copy of a letter informing Rogers that he has been appointed to solicit funds for the College in the South.

Autograph copy. Thanks for present of books from England. Discusses state of Baptist church in England and America. Tribute to Stephen Hopkins. Asks for funds from England for library for Baptists in Kentucky, intended as basis of academy which will offset present advantage of Presbyterians there. Autograph copy. Thanks for present of books from England. Discusses state of Baptist church in England and America. Tribute to Stephen Hopkins. Asks for funds from England for library for Baptists in Kentucky, intended as basis of academy which will offset present advantage of Presbyterians there.

Sends letter and diploma by Dr. Solomon Drowne. In eastern Massachusetts and Vermont whole congregations of Congregationalists are becoming Baptist. Sends letter and diploma by Dr. Solomon Drowne. In eastern Massachusetts and Vermont whole congregations of Congregationalists are becoming Baptist.

Will distribute Bibles, etc., from England among poor; will place prints of Dr. Gill, Rev. Hugh Evans, Rev. Rippon in the College. Discusses replacement of Mr. Winchester by Rev. Thomas Ustick in Philadelphia. Discusses Baptist and other Protestant churches in America. Describes college edifice, enrollment, faculty; encloses catalogue of library [no enclosure]. Will distribute Bibles, etc., from England among poor; will place prints of Dr. Gill, Rev. Hugh Evans, Rev. Rippon in the College. Discusses replacement of Mr. Winchester by Rev. Thomas Ustick in Philadelphia. Discusses Baptist and other Protestant churches in America. Describes college edifice, enrollment, faculty; encloses catalogue of library [no enclosure].

Sends letters and diplomas to several English gentlemen upon whom the college conferred honorary degrees before the war with apologies for belated notification. Has accepted election to Congress only to expedite payments due the college. Is resigning pastorship of church. Sends message for Dr. Drowne. Encloses letters from Nathaniel Dummer. Sends letters and diplomas to several English gentlemen upon whom the college conferred honorary degrees before the war with apologies for belated notification. Has accepted election to Congress only to expedite payments due the college. Is resigning pastorship of church. Sends message for Dr. Drowne. Encloses letters from Nathaniel Dummer.