Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel: 1783 Nov 08

Autograph copy. Happy to resume correspondence with friend in England; concerns state of religion in New England, effect of the war on religion, use of the College for barracks; subscription for the library and for philosophical apparatus. Plans to appoint a committee to take charge of aid to worthy students. Hopes to receive donations for this purpose. Pleased with Stennett's books on domestic duties, and asks to buy the rest of his works for the library. Autograph copy. Happy to resume correspondence with friend in England; concerns state of religion in New England, effect of the war on religion, use of the College for barracks; subscription for the library and for philosophical apparatus. Plans to appoint a committee to take charge of aid to worthy students. Hopes to receive donations for this purpose. Pleased with Stennett's books on domestic duties, and asks to buy the rest of his works for the library.