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A collection of poems, notes, accounts, and journal entries discussing love, relationships, life events, friends and family, religion and religious experience, prayers, and daily expenses.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read.

A letter from Charles Wesley to "Dear Sister," Ursula Wesley, indicating his travel plans, and describing the home of his mother. On the back are fragments of a letter to "Dear Bro" in cipher.

A letter from Charles Wesley to John Bennet describing his new hymn book and asking how many copies Bennet would like.

A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.

A letter from Charles Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell following up on the whereabouts of a sum of money entrusted to Blackwell by a Mr. Lloyd which was intended for Wesley and asking for news of Wesley's brother, John Wesley.

A letter from Charles Wesley to his wife relating his travels to Wickham and staying with friends. Included in the letter is a hymn.

A letter from Charles Wesley to Samuel Walker discussing the Methodist Conference meeting Wesley had attended where he met several of the traveling preachers, discussed whether the Methodists should remain as part of the Church of England, and made plans with his brother, John Wesley, to travel in order to spread word of the decisions made at the Conference.

A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.

A letter from John Fletcher to Charles Wesley requesting that Wesley review a formal letter by Fletcher which he plans to publish. Fletcher discusses the content of the letter-to-come, noting that he has included a section directly addressing the Calvinists.

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, detailing her trip to Guildford, including giving an update on her brother, Samuel, and their various social excursions.

A letter from Charles Wesley to his daughter, Sarah, detailing the many social events he and his wife have attended and asking after Samuel and Sarah's time at Guildford.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her health after a fall, telling about a visit by the children of Sir Fletcher Norton to hear her brother, Samuel, play, expressing her interest in traveling to Marybone (Marylebone), mentioning a visit by a poet fro Oxford, and reporting the success of the musical exhibition.

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 Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley updating him on Cownley's health and its relation to his work as a circuit preacher, and sharing his thoughts on the religious state of the country.

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 Miss Galloway informing her of Sarah's plans to visit Highgate, promising to spend as much of her free time in Highgate with Miss Galloway, asking about Miss Galloway's opinion of Mr. Owens, and ending with a short poem.

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.