Collection

Charles Wesley family papers

The collection consists of materials relating to Charles Wesley and the Wesley family from 1740-1864. The materials include correspondence and writings. The correspondence of Sarah Wesley (b. 1760) is with family and friends (mostly with her mother, Sarah G. Wesley, and her brother, Samuel Wesley) and pertains to family activities, travel, and beliefs. A later addition of correspondence between Charles Wesley and organist John Langshaw, pertains to Methodism, the American Revolution, and London musicians and music teachers. Other materials include Sarah Wesley's personal writings, Sarah G. Wesley's poetic psalms, and a manuscript version of Charles Wesley's poetic version of the Psalms. The greater part of the volume is in the hand of John Perronet, an associate of Wesley. The last twelve pages are in Wesley's hand.

Abstract
Consists of the correspondence and other unpublished manuscripts of the Methodist leader Charles Wesley and his family.
Extent
2.5 cubic feet
Finding Aid
Manuscript Collection No. 159
See also
Wesleyana Collection (Emory Digital Collections)
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  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (13)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway chastising her for not visiting when she was nearby and asking her to visit that evening if she is able, and to write if she is not.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (12)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining the situation which had caused her to forego spending time with Miss Galloway, mentioning her fragile health, and assuring that Sarah still holds Miss Galloway in the highest regard and would very much like to arrange a day to spend together.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (11)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah had turned down an opportunity to go to Ranelagh Gardens in order to visit Miss Galloway, only to be asked by her father to delay her visit and greet guests instead, asking if Miss Galloway might consider coming to visit Sarah instead, and informing her of Sarah's intentions to visit the next day.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (10)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway explaining that she had become faint at dinner with her cousins and therefore could not go to visit Miss Galloway, and asks that Miss Galloway come to visit soon.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (9)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her excitement at meeting Mrs. Nutt and asking if she enjoys music so that Sarah can arrange for her brothers to be present for her visit, and asking if Miss Galloway would be able to visit despite Sarah's regret that she does not have the best amenities at Chesterfield Street.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (8)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to visit Miss Galloway as Sarah must be present at home for a visit by an "Old Lady" and asking if she might be able to visit in the evening instead.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (7)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway asking Miss Galloway to respond to her letters, and describing a number of misfortunes that plagued her day, including missing a visit by Miss Galloway.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (6)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (5)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (4)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (3)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway listing the various good characteristics of Miss Galloway and asking to visit on Monday before having to leave town.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (2)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway detailing a new fashionable black velvet girdle she saw and giving her opinion on how she would wear it, suggesting that such a look would suit Miss Galloway, and giving advice for having stays made at a reasonable price.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (1)

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for the lack of contact between them as she was unable to accompany her father on his last visit and expressing her excitement at being able to spend a whole evening together soon.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [Bristol]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    Date
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that she must return to Bristol sooner than planned in order to prepare for the family's trip to London, giving an update on her husband's health, and expressing her happiness in hearing that her daughter had been enjoying her travels.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her stay with her uncle's family, detailing several social visits, telling the story of her brother, Charles', horse escaping into someone's fields and eventually returned to her, and asking her mother to inquire with another of her aunts about an apron pattern.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her stay with her uncle's family, detailing several social visits, telling the story of her brother, Charles', horse escaping into someone's fields and eventually returned to her, and asking her mother to inquire with another of her aunts about an apron pattern.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    Date
    1760 – 1788
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her brother, Samuel's, health, reporting on a visit from [Miss Maxall] and a gift of muslin handkerchiefs, giving an update on her brother, Charles', travel plans, reporting on a visit from Sir Joseph [Anders] and his plans to attend the next year's concert series, and listing various updates on her social visits and acquaintances.
  • 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.
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    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    Date
    1760 – 1822
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    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.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.
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    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1770 – 1788
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.
  • A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828
    Date
    1780 – 1790
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, letting her mother know she had received her letters, discussing a proposed visit to Mr. Hill's sister, describing a visit by the Miss James's and Miss Pritchard who were worried about her health, giving an update on her health and time spent with the Haines family, detailing a day of visiting in Bristol and turning down an invitation to Kingsdown, and expressing her good fortune in friendships.
  • A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.
    Text

    Letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Charles Wesley, [Bristol]

    Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822
    Date
    1726 – 1788
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.
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