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 Aug 16 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: John was trying to keep his romantic relationship with Charlotte Eleanor Sinclair, a student at Albemarle Female Institute, secret. His brother wrote: "My serious advice to you is that you hasten away from Charlottesville, lest the excitement of circumstances expose that which you have so much labored to conceal. You can hear from her daily through Mr. Hart [John Hart, principal of Albemarle Female Institute] and if need be by telegraph." John A. Broadus married Charlotte E. Sinclair, his second wife, Jan. 4, 1859.

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 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 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 1856 July 16 Alexandria Va to John Albert Broadus written by James Madison Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scolded his brother for his "determination to refuse a professorship in the university. "To see you so obstinately (may I say) persist in being poor when you could so easily have an ample living, to see you thus persist in refusing to be placed above the pains of poverty, makes it necessary for me to look at the conscience of the case with purer eyes than most men have." Ends with: "I must not forget to relate that last week some day, I saw your acquaintance and friend Mr. Theo's Scott of Orange, and learned of him that instead of one little Maria Louisa, you have two little girls--twins." John A. Broadus was offered the chair of Greek at the University of Virginia. He refused, but accepted the chaplaincy of the University, serving 1855-1858.

Download or read book Letters 1858 Jan 19 Feb 2 Nashville to John Albert Broadus written by Robert Boyte Crawford Howell and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jan 19. Asked Broadus to "critically and throughly examine 'The old landmark reset.' State to me all the points in which you agree with the writer, and all the points in which you disagree with your reasons for the disagreement. Are not the premises in the arguments loosely stated, partly true and partly not true?" [folder 1/31]. Feb. 2. Howell was dissatisfied with Broadus's answer, 'of the 20th.' He protested: "you have, I know, already studied the subject, and can easily, in two hours, give me short notes of such an answer as are duly to be made, giving simply a reference to any authorities you may introduce" [folder 1/32].

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 16 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's brother added his arguments to those of Samuel Moore Shute, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va. to come to Alexandria to preach in a protracted meeting. "There has been decided anxiety to have you specifically ... Our meeting is still in progress. There have been 18 baptized and there are now 111 or 211 waiting for Bro. Shute's convenience."

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 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 1857 Feb 3 Alexandria 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: Asked John if he knew "a son of G.W. Spooner." The boy had shown up at the train station with no funds and James had loaned him the money to buy a ticket to Orange Court House. In closing, he said, "Mary [James' wife, Mary Catherine], I think has written to Maria [John's wife, Maria Carter] and has no doubt mentioned our other little daughter ten days old."

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 1856 Aug 27 Alexandria to John Albert Broadus written by James Madison Broadus and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote of the death of his twelve-year-old son: "My dear boy Wilmer died today at 12 o'clock and feeling that no one will sympathize more faithfully and truly than you, I write you this morning, after having written only to Mr. Bickers [Edmund Bickers, husband of their sister Martha?] to arrange for the burial tomorrow."

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."