Skip to main content

Letter to David McCandless, 1852 September 8

 Item
Identifier: Item 578

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter and one typed copy (pg 1 = photocopy; pg 2 original copy of typed). Written in Philadelphia. Has returned home from his trip and conveys his experiences and opinion of Louisville, Cincinnati and Cleveland. Relates in detail a comparitive allusion of The Falls (Niagra?) to The Word ("...As this flows down over the rocks of natural truth, ... a bright, clear & transparent green, such as is the truth in its first reception") which leads into an examination of Divine work in the spirit of man. Has found the Society in New York to be in a chaotic state with no Minister since "they cannot find one to suit them". People and places mentioned: Louisville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Mr. Young, The Falls, Mr. Scammon from Chicago, Ms. Samson Reed of Boston, New York, Mr. De Charms, Mr. Ford, Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. McCandless, Messrs Higbey & Henderson

Dates

  • 1852 September 8

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Extent

From the Fonds: 7.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 740
Bryn Athyn PA 19009 USA
267-502-2421