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

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.

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

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.

A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, asking about her daughter's trip to Wick (near Bristol), requesting an update on her daughter's health, reporting on the increase in interest concerning her sons' musical performances, mentioning a day trip her husband and son took, giving updates on the comings and goings in London, and sending well wishes from the entire family to her daughter.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, thanking her mother for news of her aunt and asking for more news as it becomes available, offering comfort to her mother in the wake of her father's death, expressing her wish that her mother join her in Ramsgate, and insisting that if she cannot come to Ramsgate, Sarah will watch the house when she returns to London and send her mother to Guildford.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, saying she intends to return on Wednesday, relating a social visit with Lady Mary Fitzgerald, sharing her plans for dining with the Master of the grammar school at Guildford and her tour of the grounds of Mr. Martin's estate, detailing the religious uproar in the area and praising the hospitality some Calvinists towards her and other Methodists, sharing a story of having dinner with a man who was vehemently speaking against John Wesley without realizing who she was, and sending her love to her whole family and their friends.

A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, gently chiding her daughter for taking a fall down the stairs and suggesting using electrification to strengthen the strained ankle, expressing joy at her daughter's otherwise good health, relating a dinner with Miss Wells, describing a new preacher she heard deliver a sermon and took a liking to, providing updates on her sons, Charles and Samuel, asking her daughter to try and convince her husband to buy cloth for clothes in Bristol as it is cheaper there.