Perronet family papers, 1752-1855

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Summary

Creator:
Baker, Frank, 1910-1999
Abstract:
Vincent Perronet (1693–1785) was an Anglo-Swiss clergyman of the Church of England, vicar of Shoreham and an early Methodist. This collection contains a scrapbook, loose correspondence, diaries, and other items created and collected by the Perronet family, documenting early British Methodism.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (10 items)
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
RL.13131

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a scrapbook containing correspondence, reproductions of engravings, poetry, autographs, a pencil drawing, and an account of astrological incidents; there is also a small group of loose items. The correspondence is related to the Perronet family and other early leaders of the Wesleyan movement in England, and includes letters from Vincent Perronet stating his religious beliefs and moral principles, and letters from Charles Wesley to Peard Dickinson, Vincent's grandson-in-law, concerning doctrinal matters and family and personal subjects. Other correspondents include Sarah Wesley, Joseph Benson, Adam Clarke, James Dixon, Joseph Entwisle, John William Fletcher, Mary (Bosanquet) Fletcher, Thomas Jackson, Henry Moore, and Richard Watson. Loose items include a discourse by Charles Perronet on man's need for religion; diaries of an unidentified young woman commenting on sermons and spiritual life; and miscellaneous letters and autographs.

Biographical / historical:

Vincent Perronet (1693–1785) was an Anglo-Swiss clergyman of the Church of England, vicar of Shoreham and an early Methodist. His son, Edward Perronet (1721-1792) worked closely with Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley for many years in England's eighteenth century Christian revival.

Acquisition information:
The Perronet Family Papers were acquired as part of the Frank Baker Collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism.
Processing information:

Processed by RL Staff, year unknown. Described in this collection guide in March 2025.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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[Identification of item], Perronet Family Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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