Download or read book Letter 1858 Dec 10 Staunton Va to John Albert Broadus written by George Boardman Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having learned that Broadus's uncle William F. Broaddus was visiting him, and would be available to preach to Broadus's church at Charlottesville, Taylor wrote requesting John to supply preach for him. "As I have to preach three times on Sabbath and am suffering somewhat with my throat, I write to beg you to 'come over and help me' on that day. Please say to Elder Wm. F. Broaddus that I hope he will come here from Charlottesville. I will pledge him several subscriptions for the Theological School. Let me hear from you both if you can't come."

Download or read book Letter 1858 June 19 Richmond to John Albert Broadus Charlottesville Va written by Abram Maer Poindexter and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poindexter, [James B.] Taylor, and William F. Broaddus had been selected to "settle the difficulty between Tinsley and Farrish ... I would suggest that we shall need a perfectly private room, so secluded that outsiders cannot hear what is spoken loud enough for me to hear." Concerning efforts to raise funds for the newly formed Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: "Boyce goes up Saturday. Be sure to get him a good subscription in C[harlottesville]."

Download or read book Letter 1858 Jan 22 Alexandria to John Albert Broadus written by James Madison Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inquired about John's illness and wrote of sickness in his own family and acquaintainces. "Our dear little Rosalie has been very ill of eleven days past of pneumonia, very very ill."

Download or read book Letter 1858 June 26 Richmond Va to John Albert Broadus written by James Barnett Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote that he planned to be [in Charlottesville, Va.] "the Tuesday after the 2nd Lord's Day in July [to meet with A.M. Poindexter, and William F. Broaddus concerning a dispute between Tinsley and Farrish]. He mentioned that "the committee have decided adversely to Bro. Poindexter's release from the Mission Board."

Download or read book Letter 1858 June 7 University of Va to my Dear John John Albert Broadus written by Somerville Ward Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote concerning the health of Broadus's daughters: "They talk about papa every day, say they wish you may not have to go from home again to stay so long--they send their love and say they will try and be good children." Broadus's wife died Oct. 31, 1857 and he was away from home while involved in the formation of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Download or read book Letter 1858 Aug 1 University of Va to my Dear John John Albert Broadus written by Somerville Ward Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expressed her hope that "you may have great cause for rejoicing this week at your protracted meeting." Of Broadus's children: "Your dear littles ones are well. Annie and little sister have both had colds ... I hope the little change in the arrangement with your friend will not make you sad as it is not an unusual case in matters of much importance. I think all things will work right, I think she gave you decided reason to believe you had won her affection." Broadus married Charlotte E. Sinclair, his second wife, Jan. 4, 1859.

Download or read book Letter 1858 June 17 Richmond Va to John Albert Broadus written by James Petigru Boyce and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote Broadus concerning arrangements for a public meeting to raise endowment funding and interest in the newly organized Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "I will be in Charlottesville on Saturday--and I wish to carry off the plan while there." He asked Broadus to arrange accommodations for "My wife and child and myself." On Monday night, Boyce and Broadus would meet at Bro. [William P.] Farrish's residence. He proposed Wednesday night for the public meeting, "and the brethren say you must be here if possible and make a speech."

Download or read book Letter 1858 July 21 Alexandria to John Albert Broadus written by James Madison Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John had written to him concerning his romance, which he hoped to keep secret from the congregation which he pastored in Charlottesville, Va. James pronounced the news of John's last letter "all right. The necessity for being quiet about it is rather hard, but suppose it must be so." Concerning John's plans to communicate with his friend through the principal of the Albemarle Female Institute, "As envelopes are expensive, you will, of course, not draw too extravagantly on Mr. Hart's charity, and it is to be feared the cousin student will not be sick all the time." Broadus married Charlotte Eleanor Sinclair, his second wife, Jan. 4, 1859.

Download or read book Letter 1858 Sept 14 Fredg Fredricksburg Va to John Albert Broadus written by William F. Broaddus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asked John to get a tuition free appointment to the University of Va. for Robert Semple. Concerning Broadus's invitation to work as a fund-raising agent for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: "The probablility is increasing that I shall accept the agency. Please write me this week. I expect to be at Dover Association next week, and would like to make a speech there. Please state in what way you think it would be best to present the matter. Give me first, secondly, thirdly, etc."

Download or read book Letter 1858 Mar 23 to John Albert Broadus written by Martha A. Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote of her disappointment when Broadus and his children cancelled an expected visit. Wrote of a family dispute: "Cousin James sent me word by Sallie that if I was willing, he would ask Mr. Bickers what he had against him, that he constantly heard that he was mad with him, but he knew not for what. I told her I thought they would both become excited and no good would be effected."

Download or read book Letter 1857 Dec 23 Alexandria Va to John Albert Broadus written by James Madison Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John was preparing to visit Alexandria. His brother wrote: "You must not expect, however, to go home without preaching a sermon or two for us. Our meeting is still going on, but not so interesting as it was a few weeks since."

Download or read book Letter 1858 July 5 to John Albert Broadus written by Thomas W. Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declined an invitation from Broadus to speak for him at the Charlottesville [Va.] Baptist Church which Broadus pastored. Roberts knew that Broadus would be "out in the country in the interests of the Albemarle Female Institute, and invited him to speak in any of several protracted meetings upcoming in the several churches Roberts pastored.

Download or read book Letter 1858 Oct to John Albert Broadus written by William F. Broaddus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sent John a check for $100.00 to pay the fees for his wards Richard and Robert Semple to attend the University of Virginia. Wrote of his difficulties in finding a supply preacher for the church he pastored in Fredericksberg. "My church has granted me leave of absence for a year, provided I supply them with a preacher. I have abandoned the school, and nothing now remains in order to accept the Agency [for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary], but to get a pastor pro tem."

Download or read book Letter 1858 Sept 10 to John Albert Broadus written by Martha A. Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote asking John to help them find another teacher for the school for females the Bickers maintained on their farm. "I think as the school is so small you might begin to offer less than $300." Concerning Broadus's secret romance with Charlotte Sinclair: "I am very uneasy about your matters, I hope you have not told Mr. or Mrs. Gt̲̲̲̲̲. I think Mrs. is a talker and if it should get out that you tried to keep it secret it twould [sic] do you harm. Better let it come out now, than for it ever to be known to have existed secretly, twould not be any harm to be known now. Try to think about it. I begin to love her myself and would be glad to hear you had let the news out and were making arrangements accordingly." John A. Broadus married Charlotte E. Sinclair, affectionately known as "Lottie", his second wife, Jan. 4, 1859.

Download or read book Letter 1857 Dec 21 Richmond Va to John Albert Broadus written by Basil Manly and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote that he was very busy, "taking school duties and our meeting together." Wrote that his father was there "preaching for us, very tenderly, but alas! it does not seem very effectual. A few however are added to the number that seem to seeking the Savior."

Download or read book Letter 1857 Dec 9 University of Va to John Albert Broadus Richmond Va written by Margaret S. Swann and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broadus daughter Annie "has been quite sick today, and she has felt very uneasy about her." The doctor "examined her lungs and said she had pneumonia. Tonight he called, applied a blister, and pronounced her much better. Lida [daughter Eliza Somerville] is very well and sends her love and says she wants to see you mighty bad and you must come home real soon. Aunt Somer [Broadus's stepmother Somerville Broadus?] sends also much love. Broadus's wife, Maria Carter died Oct. 21, 1857, and he was away from home, preaching a revival in Richmond at Grace Street Baptist Church, pastored by J.B. Jeter from Nov. 30-Dec. 10.

Download or read book Letter 1858 Apr 20 Richmond to John Albert Broadus written by Basil Manly and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote that he had completed his report [for the Educational Convention, meeting in Greenville, S.C., May 1, 1858]. He had conferred with [Jeremiah Bell] Jeter, [A.M.] Poindexter, and [Robert] Ryland about it. "This delayed it till last week, and so I concluded not to delay it by sending it to you, but transmit it at once to [James P.] Boyce [who chaired the Education Committee]. He wrote about travel plans for himself and Jeter and ended by commenting on a "great revival at Richmond College. Only a very few seem still unconcerned."