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A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, relating her voyage from Dover to Calais, describing her severe sea-sickness, sharing about her trip to the National Church and the Benedictines, describing the town of Calais and her lodgings, relating her trip to the Dominican Convent, and asking her mother to write as soon as she receives this letter.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, describing her arrival in Dover and the town in general, sharing her hopes for a quick passage to Calais, telling of a visit with Mr. Perronet in Canterbury, and expressing her gratitude for having such a good travel companion.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Charles, letting him know she has left Rochester for Calais via Canterbury and Dover, passing on an invitation to meet her back in Rochester in a month along with their mother if she is well, and giving a quick update on her health.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to Patty Moore thanking her for her family's kindness, sharing news of Mr. Gilbert and his current work, asking if Sarah might visit her in Bath, and expressing her wish to further their friendship.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her plans to return to London via Canterbury, expressing her concerns about the sale of her uncle's sermons, asking after her brother, Charles, sharing her experience of accidentally taking too high a dose of laudanum, asking after the weather in London and sharing news of the wonderful weather in Margate, and asking after some friends.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, explaining the unexpected circumstances of her first few days in Rochester, sharing her plans for returning to London, giving an update on her health and treatments, and describing her visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to attend a service.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, discussing lingering anger between him and their late father over a relationship Samuel had been asked to break off, explaining her views on marriage and asking him to consider why he is so resistant to the idea of marrying the woman he is having a relationship with, asking whether he would like to read with her some evening, and reminiscing about their uncle.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, discussing the arrival of Mrs. Anderdon and their living arrangements, providing and update on her health and continued treatment, sharing that Gilbert has returned, asking whether her mother has ever visited Mrs. Anderdon's house in London and conveys that the invitation to visit remains open, and assuring that she will write to her brothers soon.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, describing her night spent in Canterbury on her way to Margate, asking her mother to write a note of thanks to Mr. Perronet, describing her arrival in Margate and anticipation of being joined by Mrs. Ander[d]on soon, asking for some tea and sugar to be sent, giving an update on her finances, and wishing her family well.