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Six original letters to and from Alexander Mather (1733-1800, e.m. 1757), two of which include Baker transcriptions. General references to possible controversy: see 1796 letter. (Mather supported maintaining connection with the Church of England). Additional transcriptions of nine other letters (without originals). "Life of Mather," written by Pawson (with whom Mather opposed Alexander Kilham), published in March 1801 Methodist Magazine; and a short 1935 biography of Mather, "One of Wesley's Pioneer Preachers."