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Evans, Caleb to Manning, James: 1788 Sep 20

On departure of the Mulletts; recommends sermons of Dr. Stennett and Priestley's Lectures on History; expects soon a history of the Baptists by Mr. Robins; considers Providence a luminous spot on a dark mass; Priestley's writings border on heresy; recommends a young man from Bristol Academy who would be suitable to assist in Manning's college or grammar school or to be sent to Kentucky. On departure of the Mulletts; recommends sermons of Dr. Stennett and Priestley's Lectures on History; expects soon a history of the Baptists by Mr. Robins; considers Providence a luminous spot on a dark mass; Priestley's writings border on heresy; recommends a young man from Bristol Academy who would be suitable to assist in Manning's college or grammar school or to be sent to Kentucky.

Evans, Caleb to Manning, James: 1785 Sep 05

Has obtained vote of Education Society respecting sending books to Rhode Island College; requests honorary M.A. for Rev. James Newton. Has obtained vote of Education Society respecting sending books to Rhode Island College; requests honorary M.A. for Rev. James Newton.

Evans, Caleb to Manning, James: 1785 Jan 31

Will be happy to receive Dr. Drowne if he visits Bristol; tomorrow he will receive 27 candidates for baptism. Will be happy to receive Dr. Drowne if he visits Bristol; tomorrow he will receive 27 candidates for baptism.

Evans, Caleb to Manning, James: 1785 Jan 26

From Bristol, England. Will do all in his power to help the "infant college," especially in sending duplicate books from the Bristol Academy; disappointed at low state of religion in America. From Bristol, England. Will do all in his power to help the "infant college," especially in sending duplicate books from the Bristol Academy; disappointed at low state of religion in America.

Envelope from AA General Service Board to Sue Windows: September 13, 1983

Envelope addressed to Sue Windows, from P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, September 13, 1983 (rear side of envelope contains handwritten notes). Envelope addressed to Sue Windows, from P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, September 13, 1983 (rear side of envelope contains handwritten notes).

Emerson, Ralph Waldo to Carr, Joanne C.: 1865 May 12

Emerson discusses his concerns for the finding and editing of a quantity of Thoreau's field notes, and the last edition of his letters.Transcription of letter is available. Emerson discusses his concerns for the finding and editing of a quantity of Thoreau's field notes, and the last edition of his letters.Transcription of letter is available.

Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim: ca. 1862

Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y. from photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Original photograph entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady. Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y. from photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Original photograph entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady.