Collection

George Whitefield letters

This collection contains thirteen letters in total: twelve written by George Whitefield to various recipients and one letter written by Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield. The letters represent a large portion of Whitefield's itinerate ministry (1739-1769). The first three letters are part of a correspondence between George Whitefield and Bishop Martin Benson on the subject of Whitefield’s field preaching, of which Benson disapproved. Whitefield also corresponded with notable Methodists such as Charles Wesley and Howell Harris. Whitefield also corresponded with his nephew, James Whitefield, at the Savannah Orphanage. In Whitefield’s letter to Eleazar Wheelock, he describes the “great awakening” taking place in New England during his 1764 tour of the area.

Abstract
A collection of letters written by George Whitefield, a popular evangelical preacher in the eighteenth century.
Extent
.5 cubic feet (1 box)
Finding Aid
Manuscript Collection No. 453
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  • A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to Andrew Linsman ("My Dear Timothy"), April 25, 1769

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1769-04-25
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to William Lunell, ca. 1768

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767/1769
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to "My Dear Professor", July 14, 1767

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767-07-14
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to Charles Wesley, July 29, 1762

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1762-07-29
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to [Wells], June 10, 1762

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1762-06-10
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to James Whitefield, April 12, 1759

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1759-04-12
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to [James Whitefield?], ca. 1759

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1758/1760
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to Walter Peters, October 15, 1758

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1758-10-15
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.
  • A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1741-12-28
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.
    Text

    George Whitefield letter to Martin Benson, July 24, 1739

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1739-07-24
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.
  • A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.
    Text

    Marton Benson letter to George Whitefield, July 3, 1739

    Benson, Martin, 1689-1752
    A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1739-07-03
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.
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