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.
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TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Reading
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, informing her daughter that the sister of Mrs. Doddridge has passed away, asking after Mrs. Lee and providing a recipe for a throat pain remedy, sharing news of her sister's health, and giving updates on both of her sons, Charles and Samuel. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking him to help her coordinate introductions between some of their acquaintances, and giving him a description of her stay so far in Ramsgate, which she notes is a place he would likely not enjoy. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter From Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving more detail to Miss Ward's account of their travel by ship to Ramsgate, reporting on the quality of their place where they are staying in town, describing her interest in the sea and their various activities throughout the day, relating the contents of two sermons they heard at the local chapel, and requesting her mother send some wine. -
TextLetter from Samuel Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, [Hertford]
Wesley, Samuel, 1766-1837A letter from Samuel Wesley to his mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, informing her of his safe arrival at Mr. Leach's and giving an account of his lodgings there. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, [Bristol]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing concern for her mother's health and excitement over her mother and brothers potentially joining her and her father in Bristol, describing her busy schedule, discussing a visit to Miss Galloway, reporting on her father's health and activities, giving an update on her own health, telling a story of traveling by carriage and falling asleep only to wake and forget where she was and why she was traveling at night with strange men. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Marylebone, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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. -
TextLetter from Charles Wesley to John and Mary Bosanquet Fletcher, [London]
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway, Ballum [?]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway reflecting on the nature of friendship, reporting on her own health, and expressing her affection for Miss Galloway. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway, Shoreham
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway apologizing for being unable to see her in person, explaining that Sarah had left town earlier than planned, describing the village of Shoreham and her host, a ninety year old vicar who is well loved by his parish, and describing the vicar's grand daughters. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Chesterfield Street, [London]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway, [London]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Joseph Cownley to Charles Wesley [Newcastle upon Tyne]
Cownley, Joseph (1723-1792)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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to "My dear Mama" Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley [Guildford]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A 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. -
TextLetter from Charles Wesley to "My dear Sally" [Sarah] Wesley, [Bristol]
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788A 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.
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