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A medallion celebrating the centenary of Wesleyan Methodism. One side shows a portrait of John Wesley with the dates of his birth and death. The reverse shows the Centenary Hall and Mission House in London over the motto "The world is my parish."

Summary: A history of the City Road Chapel in London, England.

A set of thirteen trading cards with scenes from the life and death of John Wesley. Images include monuments to John Wesley and "Mrs. Wesley," Charles Wesley's tomb, John Wesley's funeral, John Wesley on his deathbed, John Wesley lying in state, John Wesley preaching at the funeral of George Whitefield, portraits of the Wesley family, John Wesley meeting with Lady Huntingdon, John Wesley in Bristol, John Wesley in Wednesbury, etc.

An engraving of John Wesley's body lying in state at the City Road Chapel in London.

A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley discussing her health and time in Margate and encouraging her to visit him when he is in London.

A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.

A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.

A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.

A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.

A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.

Summary: Proceedings against William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury, and six other bishops for publishing seditious libel against James II.

Summary: The correspondence of Ignatius Sancho accompanied by a memoir of his life.

An engraving depicting the execution of Johan Knel (or possibly Büchner). The image shows Knel being bound to a stake with bundles of wood placed beneath as a monk attempts to plead with him.

This letter contains harmful and/or objectionable language and perspectives.

A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting John Wesley preaching at the City Road Chapel in London, addressing the 446 preachers in his connection. The lithograph was produced in the studio of William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) in Boston. Many of the individuals featured in the print are clearly identifiable by their printed engravings from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One can quickly identify the familiar faces of Charles Wesley (1707-1788), John William Fletcher (1729-1785), Joseph Benson (1749-1821), and others.

A letter from Charles Wesley to William Russell thanking him for the gift of a turkey and inviting him to visit the Wesley household when he is next in London and to enjoy the musical talents of the family.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to a friend discussing poetry and music, including discussion of a woman, Lady Gatehouse, who had joined the Wesley family in an Oratorio and was quite talented.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating their departure from Guildford and reflecting on their time there, detailing their arrival in Epsom at the home of the Madan family and the welcome they received there, and describing their arrival in London and stay with their Aunt and cousins.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking to explain her behavior following a falling out or misunderstanding between them, explaining the mistake, sharing a story of attending a Punch and Judy show with the Bennett children and wishing Samuel had been with them, and asking Samuel to write to her again.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, updating her daughter on the various social calls and dinners they have attended, advising her daughter on housekeeping finances, and asking after her sons, Samuel and Charles.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, apologizing for the letter's delay, giving and update on her health, asking if she should invite Charlotte Price to dinner, and giving an update on her brothers and explaining their lack of letters.