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Broadsides and Circular Letters Subseries, 1741, 1784-1891, and undated

Broadsides, circular letters, posters, and other ephemeral printed materials. In particular, the items here extend into the 1840s and 1850s and touch upon some of the controversies of the Wesleyan Reform era. Material related to this subject can also be found in George Osborn's letter-book and album, "Collection of letters and broadsheets, &c., on Wesleyan Reform Movement," housed in the Volumes Series.

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated

1. Address of the General Centenary Sub-Committee on the subject of the Centenary Fund ... Signed on behalf of the General Sub-Committee, James Wood, Treasurer, Francis A. West..., Secretaries. Centenary Office, Manchester London: Wilson, 1838 Nov. 29.
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  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

2. Address of the Preachers, assembled at the Sixty-ninth Annual Conference, begun in Leeds, July 27, 1812, to the Members of the Methodist Societies ... Joseph Entwisle, President, Thomas Coke, Secretary. Thomas Cordeux, Agent.
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FB: "Probably prepared by Dr. Thomas Coke"

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

3. An Address to the Methodist Preachers, who are not of the number of those that govern the Connexion ... Your Brethren in the Ministry, John Bunyan, Richd. Baxter, Robt. Robinson.
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FB: "Date cut off, but item almost certainly belongs to 1796-97, and is probably by Alexander Kilham, a document in the controversy leading to formation of the Methodist New Connexion in 1797..."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

4. An Address to the People called Methodists in Bristol, in Connection with the late Rev. Mr. Wesley... Bristol: The Trustees of the Methodists' Chapels, 1792.
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FB: "Attacks Samuel Bradburn for opening Portland Chapel in Bristol during normal hours of worship in parish churches, thus encouraging a separation of Methodism from Church of England, contrary to Wesley's printed sentiments."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

5. A Second Address to the People called Methodists in Bristol, in Connection with the late Rev. Mr. Wesley... Bristol: The Trustees of the Methodists' Chapels, 1792.
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FB: "A response to Bradburn's reply to No. 4 above, for which see below, No. 13."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

6. [Allan, Thomas]. At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Parish of St. Dunstan-in-the-West, in the City of London, held in the inquest room, 2d June, 1819 ... the Rev. Richard Lloyd, A.M. Vicar, in the Chair ... Bensley and Son, London.
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FB: "Gives a copy of petition to Parliament against a Bill to abrogate Test laws against Roman Catholics, and supports that petition...a movement by the Methodist Committee of Privileges to block Roman Catholic emancipation. "

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

7. [Allan, Thomas]. At a Numerous and Respectable Meeting of Protestant Dissenters, of various Denominations, and other friends to Religious Liberty, residing in different parts of the United Empire, held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, May the 15th, 1811. Samuel Mills, Esq. in the chair, it was unanimously resolved... J. Haddon, Finsbury.
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FB: "Includes printed docket "Resolutions on the Bill introduced into Parliament relating to Protestant Dissenters." Also includes list of committee members/non-Methodist dissenters such as Thomas Allan, Esq., Rev. Joseph Benson, Joseph Butterworth, Esq., and Rev. Thomas Jackson. "

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

9. [Atmore, Charles]. To the Societies in the Connexion established by the late Rev. John Wesley, A.M. ... City-Road Chapel, London, Nov. 12, 1819. / Dear brethren, / The Committee, appointed by the Conference to guard the Religious Privileges of the Wesleyan Methodists, having observed with much concern the alarming progress which Infidelity and Sedition have recently made...[present] the following Resolutions...Charles Atmore, Chairman,/ Thomas Blanshard, Secretary. T. Cordeux, London, 1819.
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  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

10. [Benson, Joseph]. A Plan for the Improvement of the Local and Community Preachers of the Methodist Connexion, in the London Circuit... R. Edwards, London.
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FB: "[in two letters, one of Feb. 17, 1806, from "the Local and Community Preachers and Visitors," seeking a plan to improve their status, giving their thoughts about fuller education; the second, undated, replies to it as far as Bible study is concerned, and offers to meet with them in several divisions; it is signed by Joseph Benson, Adam Clarke, and six other "traveling preachers in the London Circuit". Appended is a letter by the late Thomas Rutherford on the plan, written March 14, 1806.]"

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

11. Blanshard, Thomas. London, May 18, 1811 ... Dear Brother, / By this or to-morrow night's coach we intend to transmit you the Form of a Petition to the House of Lords, against Lord Sidmouth's Bill, which, we hope, will be instantly signed by all the Men in our Societies, and by all the Men who Attend our Congregations ... . London: Thomas Cordeux
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  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

12. Blanshard, Thomas. Dear Brother, You will se by the News-Papers of to-day, that Lord Sidmouth's Bill is thrown out of the House of Lords; we have therefore no need of any more Petitions. We hope to write you by to-morrow's Post, and inform you more fully of the Particulars. I am, Dear Brother, Affectionately your's ... T. Blanshard. London, May 22, 1811
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  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

13. Bradburn, Samuel. To the People called Methodists, and all who attend their Chapels ... We whose Names are undersigned do entirely approve of this Answer to the Address of the Trustees of the Room and Guinea-street Chapel. Southwell-Street, 1792 Oct. 5
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FB: "Bradburn lists three other preachers, ten trustees of Portland Chapel (beginning with Thomas Webb), and eighteen "Leaders of the Bristol Society," with the added note: "We did not think it necessary to trouble the Women Leaders". For the place of this document in the controversy, see above, Nos. 4-5."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

15. Butterworth, Joseph. At a Meeting of the General Committee of the Societies of the late Rev. John Wesley, convened for the purpose of taking into consideration a Bill brought into the House of Lords by the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Sidmouth [to encumber Protestant Dissenting ministers], held at the New Chapel, City Road, London, the 14th of May, 1811... W. Heseltine, London.
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  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

16. Butterworth, Joseph. At the General Quarterly Meeting of the Itinerant Preachers, Stewards, and Representatives of the Methodist Society of the London Circuit, held at the New Chapel, City Road, the 30th December, 1802; Mr. Benson in the Chair...
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FB: "Resolutions to expel any local preachers who "apply to the Quarter Sessions for a Licence to preach, without being approved as a Preacher by the Quarterly Meeting," aimed at those who used such licences to "claim exemption from civil and military offices"."

  1. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  2. Frank Baker collection of Wesleyana and British Methodism, 1536-1996
  3. Printed Materials, 1536-1992 and undated
  4. Committee of Privileges Subseries, 1790-1838

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