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A Brief Recognition Of New-Englands Errand Into The Wilderness: An Online Electronic Text Edition, Samuel Danforth, Paul Royster (Transcriber & Editor)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

Samuel Danforth’s election sermon of 1670 is a classic example of the New England jeremiad. Addressed to the assembled delegates on the occasion of the election of officers for the Massachusetts General Court, it asks the very pointed question: “What is it that distinguisheth New-England from other Colonies and Plantations in America?” The answer, of course, is that the Puritan colonies (Massachusetts, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven) were founded for the pursuit of religious ends by the reformed Protestant churches of England:

“You have solemnly professed before God, Angels and Men, that the Cause of your leaving your Country, Kindred …

A Sermon Preach’D At The Election Of The Governour, At Boston In New-England May 19th 1669., John Davenport, Paul Royster , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

John Davenport’s A Sermon Preach’d at the Election is a notable and fascinating document on numerous counts. As a statement of Puritan political theory, it outlines the rights of the governed to self-preservation from abusive authority—a subject that would be more extensively explored in the years leading up to the Revolution. But as a document of its specific place and time—Boston in 1669—it bore a large part in the politico-theological controversies that followed the Synod of 1662 that recommended the adoption of the so-called Half-Way Covenant. Davenport’s long digression on the proper role of the state in convening “Councils” on …

Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, Margret Askew; Fox, 23 November 1669, Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated November 23, 1669 (23 9mo. 1669 Quaker Style), from Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, to Margret Askew; Fox

James Harrison, , October 19, 1669, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

A religious message written by James Harrison, either pages from the same document or two separate messages. These are likely closely related or in conversation with Harrison's message from July 19, 1669 and his conversation with William Leith and Joseph Macon.

James Harrison, William Leth And Joseph Macon, July 24, 1669, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Theological essay dated July 24, 1669 (July 14, 1669 Old Style) written by James Harrison and in conversation with William Leth and Joseph Macon. It expounds on Quaker doctrine and contains numerous Biblical references and allusions.

William Gibson, Ellis Hookes, 5 May 1669, William Gibson

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated May 5, 1669 (5 3mo. 1669 Quaker Style), from William Gibson, to Ellis Hookes

Vroedschap Van Rotterdam, Rat Der Stadt Bern, 1 April 1669, Vroedschap Van Rotterdam

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Correspondence, dated April 1, 1669, from Vroedschap Van Rotterdam, to Rat Der Stadt Bern

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 9, 1669, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Manchester January ye [the] 30th day 1669

Lo ffather [Loving Father] [Ralph Pemberton]

my duty to you remembered this is to acquaint you yt [that] I would have

you to be here ^Just^ 9 days hence for by that time I believe my

master will bee [be] att [at] home but how ever [however] whether he be att [at]

home or no I would have you be sure to com [come] because it

is my mistress mynd [mind] to speake [speak] with you before I go for

if you do not she it will make worse with mee [me] shee …

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 9, 1669, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated February 9, 1669 (January 30, 1669 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton, concerning his impending appearance at court following his arrest with several others for holding a meeting at Nehimiah Poole's house. Phineas asks if his father can come to Manchester in nine days. The purpose of the visit will be to assuage Phineas' mistress before his upcoming trial and to assure her that his father cares about him. Phineas makes it clear the visit is not for his sake as he views imprisonment as a test of faith. Phineas warns his father that …

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 4, 1669, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated February 4, 1669 (January 25, 1669 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to Ralph Pemberton, both members of the Society of Friends. It concerns Phineas' arrest with several others by the constable for holding a meeting at Nehimiah Poole's house. They were taken to the town hall and questioned by justices of the peace.

Constitutiones Selectae: 1669

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Committee For Foreign Need, Account, [1 January 1669], Committee For Foreign Need

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Account (Financial), dated 1669, from Committee For Foreign Need

Livre 2

1668 French edition

No abstract provided.

Livre 1

1668 French edition

No abstract provided.

Constitutions Comparison: 1668, 1670

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Codex: Sarzana English

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Codex: Sarzana English + Notes

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Constitutions Latin: 1668 To 1931

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Constitutions Latin: 1668 To 1931

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Codex: Sarzana Latin

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Codex: Sarzana Introduction

Constitutions and Rules

No abstract provided.

Will Stors; Storr, Samuel Hooton, 30 January 1667, Will Stors; Storr

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated January 30, 1667 (30 11mo. 1666 Quaker Style), from Will Stors; Storr, to Samuel Hooton

James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter written from jail dated October 28, 1666 (October 18, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. Hearing she has not been well, he asks her to send word at her next opportunity. He talks about his shoemaking business, his employees Edward Lingard and Roger Longworth, and impending employment. Finally, he assures her of both his health and those imprisoned with him, and sends her his love.

James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter written from jail dated October 28, 1666 (October 18, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. Hearing she has not been well, he asks her to send word at her next opportunity. He talks about his shoemaking business, his employees Edward Lingard and Roger Longworth, and impending employment. Finally, he assures her of both his health and those imprisoned with him, and sends her his love.

James Harrison, Ann Harrison, September 17, 1666, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 17, 1666 (September 7, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to Ann Harrison. In this letter to his wife, James Harrison discusses aspects of his shoemaking business. He mentions Edward Lingard who is willing to help his apprentice, Roger Longworth. Harrison also mentions his not yet starting a customer's order.

Margret Askew; Fox, King Of England Charles Ii, 6 August 1666, Margret Askew; Fox

Spence Correspondence, Volume 378

Correspondence, dated August 6, 1666 (06 6 mo. 1666 Quaker Style), from Margret Askew; Fox, to King Of England Charles Ii

James Harrison, Ann Harrison, July 31, 1666, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated July 31, 1666 (July 21, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. He is discussing her upcoming visit to him, accompanied by his daughter Phebe and his employee, Edward Lingard.

John Story, Farneworth, 5 May 1666, John Story

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated May 5, 1666 (5 3mo. 1666 Quaker Style), from John Story, to Farneworth

Hester, John Smith, 29 November 1665, Hester Unknown

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated November 29, 1665 (29 9mo. 1665 Quaker Style), from Hester, to John Smith

James Harrison, Ann Harrison, September 30, 1665, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 20, 1665 (September 30, 1665 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. He expresses his happiness at hearing she is doing well.