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"Eenige Gedachten Over Colonisatie" Essay, O. G. Heldring, Henry Ten Hoor Dec 1845

"Eenige Gedachten Over Colonisatie" Essay, O. G. Heldring, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

An essay by the Rev. O.G. Heldring, entitled, "Eenige Gedachten Over Colonisatie" [Some Thoughts About Colonization] which was published in De Reformatie, Tijdschrift ter Bevordering van Gods Koningrijk in Nederland, 3de Serie, IIde Deel, Amsterdam: Hoogkamer & Compe, 1846, pp. 260-264. The author favors the idea of emigration to America. The poor have better prospects there than in the Netherlands. The author displays a strong social consciousness.

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Letter From George N. Smith To Robert Stuart, George N. Smith Aug 1844

Letter From George N. Smith To Robert Stuart, George N. Smith

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

In a letter to Robert Stuart, Acting Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Rev. George N. Smith reported that Mary Ann Willard who interpreted for Smith for the past three years has gone to the Grand Haven area. "The progress of the Indians the past year has, in respect to civilization, been indeed flattering; in their general manners and moral conduct, they have made great advances." Several Indians are developing farms nicely. Two log houses have been built. The children are in school until maple sugaring time. Of the 30 scholars, ages range from four to thirty.

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Letter From Rev. Cornelis Vander Meulen To Rev. Hendrik P. Scholte, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Nella Kennedy Jan 1844

Letter From Rev. Cornelis Vander Meulen To Rev. Hendrik P. Scholte, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

In this letter of Rev. Cornelis Vander Meulen to Rev. Hendrik P. Scholte, the writer of the letter is expressing his sympathy to SchoIte in the loss of his dear wife. His wife was Sara Maria Brandt who died on 23 January 1844.

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Letter From Isaac Ferris To Groen Van Prinsterer, Isaac Ferris Sep 1843

Letter From Isaac Ferris To Groen Van Prinsterer, Isaac Ferris

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

A letter of Isaac Ferris to Groen van Prinsterer in which Ferris sends an honorary degree conferred by Rutgers College on Groen. Groen is commended for attempting to restore faith to the Hervormde Kerk. Ferris also expresses the wish that "We are anxious - - that the Government for the Colonies should grant us the facilities we desire in carrying on the good work of missions."

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Appeal To The General Synod Of The Dutch Reformed Church, A. C. Van Raalte, C. G. De Moen Jun 1842

Appeal To The General Synod Of The Dutch Reformed Church, A. C. Van Raalte, C. G. De Moen

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

"Appeal to the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church about the necessity of a reformation based on God's Word as the only remedy by which a true linking of all the upright reformed people, separated as well as not separated Christians, can be achieved; by the Ministers of the Christian Separatist Churches in Ommen and Den Ham (Province of Overijssel); then is added in handwriting, A. C. Van Raalte and C. G. de Moen. Their names come at the end of the document on p. 13, and before the appendix.

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Letter From Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen To Rev. Antonie Brummelkamp, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Nella Kennedy Feb 1841

Letter From Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen To Rev. Antonie Brummelkamp, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

In a letter of Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen to Rev. Antonio Brummelkamp, Vander Meulen reported on troubles in the Separatist Church. Persons mentioned are Rev. Hendrik P. Scholte, Rev. Simon van Velzen, and Rev. Pieter Zonne. The letter is very difficult to read.

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Letter From H. J. Koenen To G. Groen Van Prinsterer, H. J. Koenen, Henry Ten Hoor Apr 1840

Letter From H. J. Koenen To G. Groen Van Prinsterer, H. J. Koenen, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1840-1849

A letter of H. J. Koenen to G. Groen van Prinsterer concerning the Afscheiding movement. Koenen mentions Gezelle Mvburg and Van Raalte because he learned that they may be returning to the Hervormde Kerk. Koenen is pessimistic about the future of the Separatist movement.

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To H. J. Budding, A. C. Van Raalte, Henry Ten Hoor Jan 1839

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To H. J. Budding, A. C. Van Raalte, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

Another extensive letter of Albertus C. Van Raalte to H. J. Budding, pastor in Middelburg,in which A.C.V.R. again mentions his problem with blindness as he did in his letter of October to Budding. V.R. also caught cold during his traveling recently. He also mentions his anxiety about anticipated troubles but does not say what they are. V.R. questions Budding on his thoughts about vaccination for smallpox. V.R. has noticed that those who have been vaccinated have a lighter case of smallpox. As regards the schism, "And what shall I tell you about the schism? Those matters often make my life …

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Christina De Moen Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte Dec 1837

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Christina De Moen Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A letter of Albertus C. Van Raalte to his wife, Christina de Moen Van Raalte, saying, "I completed the business in Hellendoorn on Saturday and on Saturday, moreover, I rode to Ommen. I preached in the vicinity of Ommen on Sunday and on Monday. We saw neither the mayor nor the policeman. On Tuesday we walked fifteen minutes farther to a place which is under the authority of another mayor. We did this because the authorities in Ommen were looking for us, and thus they searched for us in vain." p. 25. He then went on to Stegeren for a …

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Christina De Moen Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte Dec 1837

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Christina De Moen Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A letter of Albertus C. Van Raalte to his wife, Christina de Moen Van Raalte, stating that he got to Hellendoorn and then went on to Rijssen. On Saturday he preached at Enteren. He preached Sunday at a hamlet south of Rijssen. Today, Monday, he left for Deventer. Since she may be writing him, she should address the letter to Egbertus ten Tooren in Ommen who would know where to forward her letter.

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Synodical Gathering Minutes And Resolutions, H. De Cock, E. Lindeman, Nella Kennedy Nov 1837

Synodical Gathering Minutes And Resolutions, H. De Cock, E. Lindeman, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

The minutes and resolutions of the synodical gathering at Utrecht are recorded in this hand- written document. Apparently it is the regional or particular synod rather than the general synod because Albertus Van Raalte and Hendrik de Cock are the only two ministers present along with sixteen elders.

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Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte And Others To Rev. H. J. Budding, Albertus C. Van Raalte, S. Van Velzen, Antoine Brummelkamp, Henry Ten Hoor May 1837

Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte And Others To Rev. H. J. Budding, Albertus C. Van Raalte, S. Van Velzen, Antoine Brummelkamp, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A letter to the Rev. H. J. Budding, Middelburg, from Albertus C. Van Raalte, S. van Velzen, and Anthony Brummelkamp. These gentlemen are calling the churches of the Afscheiding to a day of thanks, fasting, and prayer for August 16 after approval by the Provincial Church Assembly.

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Statement Of Ordination Of Van Raalte, H. P. Scholte, H. De Cock Mar 1836

Statement Of Ordination Of Van Raalte, H. P. Scholte, H. De Cock

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A statement by H. P. Scholte, Synod President, and H. de Cock, Synod Secretary, stating that A. C. Van Raalte was examined by the synod and ordained to the ministry. Van Raalte has calls from the congregations of the Gereformeerde Kerk at Gnemuiden and Mastenbroek.

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Pamphlet Written By Rev. Simon Van Velzen, Simon Van Velzen, Nella Kennedy Dec 1835

Pamphlet Written By Rev. Simon Van Velzen, Simon Van Velzen, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A pamphlet by the Rev. Simon van Velzen, entitled, Stemmen eens Wachters of Sions Muren, tweede druk, published in Leeuwarden by G. H. Swartte van Loon, 1836, 59 pp. He mentions Anthony Brummelkamp and Albertus C. Van Raalte in the text.

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The Act Of Secession Of The Consistory Of Ulrum, Signed By The Consistory And Congregation In Ulrum, Cornelia Kennedy Oct 1834

The Act Of Secession Of The Consistory Of Ulrum, Signed By The Consistory And Congregation In Ulrum, Cornelia Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

The act of secession of the consistory of Ulrum, the Netherlands: copy of the handwritten document, a printed version, the signatories to the act, and a translation of the act of secession. The title of the document is Aktevan Afscheiding van het Nederlandsch Hervormd Kerkgenootschap den 14 en October 1834 te Ulrum geteekend benevens de notulen van de Eerste Kerkeraadsvergadering der Afgescheidenen. A beautifully handwritten document which serves as a cover page is signed by H(ellenius) de Cock, Kampen, April 1868. The English document is a report by alderman of Ulnun, T.K. Loots, dated October 17. The reports give considerable …

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