Brethren of the Society at Basil address endearing farewell
The letter from Basil penned by Joan Schaufelin appeals for continued interest and prayers from the recipient. It asks to await future accounts unless events of importance arise locally to report. The missive closes with affectionate regards from the Brethren, by order of the Committee.
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France
Basil
Joan Schaufelin
Bavaria Reforming Criminal Laws Promises Enlightenment
From Le Mouiteur the Elector of Bavaria pushes a new criminal code to reduce barbarous punishments. In Burghausen 1748 1776 counts show executions. professor Kleinschrodt leads drafting with state revision. Protestant Electress supports free public worship and Sunday schools advance literacy in Munich.
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Bavaria
Burghausen
M. Kleinschrodt
Wurtsbourg
Germany
Baden
Munich
Revival of Religion in Kentucky and Nearby Areas in 1802
A letter from Rev. G. Baxter to Rev. Dr. Arch. Alexander dated January 1 1802 reports a revival of religion in Kentucky and the Green River and Cumberland regions. It notes four years since revival began there with strong devotion awakenings and conversions, few apostasies, and growing seriousness even as initial enthusiasm faded. The Cumberland testimony exceeds earlier Kentucky measures, and the revival began among Presbyterians in Kentucky in the spring of the previous year.
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G. Baxter
Washington Academy
Arch. Alexander
Prince Edward
Kentucky
Green-river
Cumberland