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Twelve volumes (softbound notebooks) in one; a 13th volume contains a name index by Riggall, who transcribed the journals from the original in 1923, at that time in the Methodist Book Room, City Road, London. Notes on persons and events connected with Wesleys and other sources of early Methodist history. Includes transcribed Wesley letter. Other letters and notes (1860 and undated). Riggall has also laid in or inscribed numerous cross-references to Richard Viney's diary, which he had transcribed in 1921-1922; this transcription is filed under Viney's name, later in this sub-series.

Transcribed by Riggall in eight notebooks, numbered as 14-21 (continuing the numbering scheme from the Bennet journal, above). Includes letters to Bennet from Wesley; includes transcription of Grace Bennet's (i.e., Grace Murray) diary; the Warburton Church records (1754-1758); and various letters.

Transcribed later. Contains notes on persons and events connected with Wesleys and other sources of early Methodist history

Handwritten transcription of the autobiography of Ellen Gretton (1756-1791), later Mrs. William Christian. A dressmaker who moved from London to Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1777, Gretton is chiefly known from a series of 10 letters John Wesley wrote to her from 1781-1785. This autobiography mainly covers the years prior to her marriage. Gretton relates some anecdotes from her childhood and adult life, including illnesses, her marriage, and religious life. The autobiography contains some of her correspondence with JW and with her sister.

Transcription of articles from the Wesley Historical Journal; Notes on Wesley and transcribed poetry; spine reads: 'Riggall: Misc. 1'

Includes notes on Viney's journals

Transcription of extracts from journal by Marmaduke Riggall (1924); includes note from Riggal

Transcriptions of 18th century diaries, journals, letters, and other documents made circa 1900-1925 by Marmaduke Riggall (1851-1927), Wesleyan Methodist member and a founder of the Wesley Historical Society. Volumes are arranged alphabetically by last name of original author.