A Guide to the John Stretton Letter, 1776 November 8
A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1981.11.14
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
John Stretton Letter, Manuscript #MS 1981.11.14, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1981
Biographical/Historical Information
John Stretton was a native of Limerick, Ireland.
Scope and Content
Stretton shares his struggles against spiritual wickedness and his doubts that he has received a genuine call to preach. Notes the fears of himself and others that the Americans will "pay us a visit soon."
Arrangement
1 item.
Index Terms
- Bennis, Eliza
- Stretton, John
- Christian life-History-18th century
- Clergy-Religious life-History-18th century
- Women and religion-History-18th century
- Newfoundland and Labrador-Religious life and customs
- United States-History-Revolution, 1775-1783
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Newfoundland and Labrador-Religious life and customs
- United States-History-Revolution, 1775-1783