Search

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his relief that the misunderstandings of their previous correspondence have been cleared, apologizing for any possible missteps on Boring's part, clarifying his request for more experienced preachers, expressing his opinion that certain complaints lodged against him were made in an effort to redirect attention away from the one filing the complaint, reporting on the work of the mission, and requesting Paine come to the following year's conference in California.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his regret that he seems to have offended Paine either by his own unintentional actions or by a misrepresentation of his actions by another, explaining his perspective of the events and discussions which he assumes are the cause of Paine's displeasure, expressing that he would rather step down than have Paine step back from his position overseeing the California Mission, reporting on the mission's work, requesting additional missionaries, and asking for a swift response.

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine expressing his dismay over his treatment by the Board of Managers and Secretaries in regards to his handling of the mission finances, detailing the struggles the missionaries and their families have had to endure only to be so poorly treated by the church itself, expressing his concern that the delay in sending monetary aid is too late to make up the lost ground, announcing his intention to no longer personally draw on the missionary funds so that more of the money may be spent to support additional missionaries, assuring Paine of his

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine mentioning his recovery from a grave illness, expressing his concerns over the apparent disregard for the California Mission as reflected in the reports from the Annual Conference, vehemently pleading the case of the mission and outlining the challenges they face in supplying literature and service to their congregations, requesting an allotment of books be sent, reporting on the work of the mission, observing that there is ample opportunity to extend missionary work (via Southern California) to Mexico, noting the success of Catholic missions,

An incomplete letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine repeating his request for additional missionaries to be sent to California, reporting on the various regions the mission is attempting to extend into, mentioning his concerns about losing membership to the Northern Methodists, and requesting permission to organize a local Conference in April of 1851.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine giving an update on the mission and requesting additional missionaries be sent to support the mission, discussing the presence of Northern Methodist missionaries, and addressing published comments made in regards to Boring's management of the mission's finances.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine reporting on the planned departure of the missionaries aboard a steamship and including an itemized report of the mission finances.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine updating him on the California-bound missionaries' plans to travel on to New Orleans and providing an informal report (with the promise of a formal one forthcoming) of the collections they've made in support of the mission.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine recommending his estimates on the financial needs for the first year of the California mission and requesting Paine write him immediately.

A letter from Jesse Boring to Robert Paine discussing preparations, mainly the collection of funds and materials, for the planned mission to California.

A letter from N. G. Berryman to Robert Paine explaining his perspective of the events leading to his relocation by the Conference, discussing his settling in Auburn and his work there, and asking if Paine could either tell him who is holding his Certificate of Location or send a new copy.

An envelope addressed to Robert Paine in Aberdeen, Mississippi, from James O. Andrew.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine asking that Paine write and give him news, asking to be remembered to the family of the late Brother Sanders, and asking for Paine's assistance in preparing for the winter's preaching.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing that life in Oxford is not much changed, informing Paine that he has heard nothing from Bishops Soule and Caper and will likely send just one man to California, expressing his opinion that Paine should return to Nashville or some other conference, discussing his thoughts on the decline of quality publications, and sharing news of the locals.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine sharing news of the spread of cholera in New Orleans and nearby areas, commending the choice of preacher to be sent to California on mission, offering a few additional names for consideration, mentioning that Bishop Caper had written to him about changing routes with Paine, and giving an update on his and his wife's health.

A letter from James O. Andrew to Robert Paine urging him to recover swiftly from an illness, attesting to his nephew's suitability to the assignment Paine has given him, and informing Paine that his nephew will bring him his allotted dividends from the conferences.

A letter from R.Y.[?]. Allen to Robert Paine responding to his letter from July 4th, 1849, and detailing his thoughts on how best to set up a series of Methodist circuit preachers in the San Francisco area. Allen suggests sending two to three missionaries to either walk or ride circuits by the bay and by the mountains.

Summary: Early "newspaper/editorial" accusing the Pope and the Roman clergy of being the true instigators of the Schmalkald War.

Summary: Response by an otherwise unknown author to the in 1546 developing Schmalkald War. The author leans more towards the position of the Holy Roman Emperor, rather than to that of the Lutheran princes.

Summary: This tract is in two parts. It deals with a funeral seen in the skies over Wittenberg, and other marvels seen in the skies in Switzerland. The first part is by Melanchthon, who believed in astrology, and it has not hitherto been reported in Melanchthon literature. The second part by Ulrich Murer also appears to be unrecorded.

Summary: First edition of a tract by Andreas Osiander on the subject of justification and Christ's role as mediator.