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[METHODISM - WESLEY, JOHN] Letter to American evangelical preacher Freeborn Garrettson

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[METHODISM - WESLEY, JOHN] Letter to American evangelical preacher Freeborn Garrettson

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[METHODISM - WESLEY, JOHN] Letter to American evangelical preacher Freeborn Garrettson. London: 2 January 1786. 1 page lette...
. London: 2 January 1786. 1 page letter, possibly dictated or a copy of a letter, headed "To Mr. [James O.] Cromwell" and possibly in his hand. The letter addressed to Freeborn Garretson at Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the American born Methodist preacher had been assigned to the loyalist community there. 9 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches (25.5 x 21 cm). Folds, stains, chips to right margin affecting some words, sold as is.
This note offers Garrettson advice for preaching from Wesley himself and includes several of his oft-quoted phrases: "Health you shall have if health be best. First never scream ... 2 Never preach too long 3) Drink ... lemonade ... The soul and body make a man; The spirit and discipline made a Christian."

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Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for $437 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $300 - $500
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