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31-5-46
Halifax, May 7,1811
Mr Samuel Taylor
Methodist Chapel
Bolton
My Dear Brother,
Your letter was satisfactory to
me and the Meeting. Mr Gaulter sent one fairly similar. We added an extract
from each to the resolutions of the Meeting.
The Resolutions were;
1. The Conference, by
printed declaration, and sundry writing stand pledged to see the expenses
incurred by the suit respecting ---- house Chapel be paid.
2. That a bill be drawn
upon Mr Blanshard for 100 pounds 16 shillings 11 pence at three months
from the 16th of May.
I think the bill will not be
protested Mr Sutcliffe was the only Preacher present out of another Circuit.
Mr Suter by mistake came a week too late. The two Emmetts and Mr. Ashworth
concurred in sentiment with us and signed the Resolutions.
I understand the Trustees of
the new Chapel at Bradford have consented to drop the obnoxious clause.
Thank God we are pretty well
and doing pretty comfortably.
The year rolls round and
shortly it will be time for those who are permitted to set off for Sheffield,
and we are rolling on toward eternity. What a death of Preachers' wives this
year! Mrs.. Taylor, Mrs.. Barthlolmew, Mrs. Braithwaite, Mrs. Stamps, Mrs.
Hardcastle, and I do not know who besides. May God make us ready for the final
scenes.
My wife joins me in best
respects to yourself and Mrs.. Taylor. Write soon to,
Your affectionate Brother,
J Crowther
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48
Bristol,Aug 2,1808
My Dear Friend,
This morning, after great
exertions, I succeeded in getting Mr. Samuel Taylor appointed Superintendent
at Rochdale Circuit. Her is one the those I formerly recommended to your
choice & I think will suit you charmingly. I hope you will receive him as
an angel of God.
Thus far we have had great
peace & harmony in our Conference. But when we shall finish I know nor.
With best respects to Mrs.. wild and all friends, I am,
Yours affectionately,
Jonathan Crowther
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31-5-51
Birstal Mar. 21,1817
My Dear Jonathan;
I received your letter, along
with the magazines. As to politics, will not at present, dispute. I do not
wish you to be a Politician either of the Tory or Whig sort, or any other
sort. You may employ your time and thoughts better. I had rather hear that you
frequently endeavoured, by instruction and exhortation, to make others such,
than you were the first political character in London.
We have no ???? about politics
in this Circuit. Your Mother has been a Class-Leader for some months, she had
20 in her class, and it seems to be doing as well as most of the classed in
the Society. I should be very pleased to hear that you were a Class-Leader or
a Workhouse preacher, or anything in which you might exercise yourself for
your own good and that of others..
Some weeks ago I attended a
Missionary Meeting at Bingley and had the honour to be the Chairman, I am
invited to Theiphly(??) on Easter Monday to be ?? in the same office.
I was at Rochdale the last
week. Lancashire experiences great difficulty and distress. I got no money and
when and whether ever I shall get any is uncertain. Your Mother, Sisters and
Brother are all pretty well. Joshua, indeed had like to have had a sore
misfortune this morning by the overturning of the Tea-Kettle. However, through
mercy the scald seems to be but very slight. His first trousers are now making
and are to be worn next Sunday.
Mr Richard Emmett, brother to
Thomas Emmett, of Halifax drowned himself last Tuesday week. He had been in a
low and rather deranged state for some time.
If I knew the exact size, I
would endeavour to send you a hat after the Quarter-Day, which will be the
31st instant. But perhaps it will be better to buy one in London.
You will favour us with a
letter by the parcel. Your Mother was wonderfully enraptured with your last.
You will give my best respects
to all the family where you lodge, to your Cousin, Mr. Krusea, and every
Preacher, the same as named, who may enquire after me.
Take care of your Soul. Secure the
one thing needful, the though, time and labour we bestow upon this is
never lost. All the things disappoint and will short leave us forever; this is
the part, which shall not be taken away from us. Read your Bible; pray much;
never miss your class; and watch in all things. God dispose and help you so to
do. So Pray.
Your very affectionate Father
Jonathan Crowther
All the Family write in Love to
you
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Grimsby Sept 27,1823
Mr. Beech
Dear Bro. It affords me great
pleasure to hear Bro. Isaac has a desire of good things all others are minor
considerations, the salvation of the Soul is our all. I have desired Mr.
Nirshaw to send Mr. Wesley's notes in Mr. Pelter parcel and charge it to me
when for Isaac has red that a-terrs-? through with prayer then he will drop me
a line he shall have Mr. Wesley's works, but I thought the scriptures should
go before the works and he will read one at once better. Altogether, and when
the works are carefully read he may write of me. I cannot save his Soul but if
I can find means I will I feel willing to do anything that is in my power for
his eternal good. I lately sent Bro. Samuel Dr. Coke's cottage Bible and other
things hoping it would not ---- the gospel. He wants to read it. I trust him
if he was to know to get suitable apparel. If he would go to the Methodist
Chapel, he should not want them if he would let me know. Oh may the God of my
fathers save his precious soul. I hope these items will find you well, and you
may read this to Brother Isaac.
I am your very affectionate and
obliged Bro.
Robert Crowther
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Written prior to 1824 when
Jonathan died From Timothy Crowther to his Brother Jonathan
Fordsham Wednesday evening
My Dear Brother; I am just
crept out of bed to write you a line or two. For several days I have been very
poorly. Feel myself altering fast- whether to better life or death I know not,
but am inclined to think the latter. The will of the Lord be done. I have not
great fear of my Brethren's being less considerate and kind to me this year
than they were the last unless from mistake. The Doctor & etc. now goes
with no small share of my income. I tried to preach in your place at Frodsham
on Sunday but found it hard work. Son Jonathan went to Barnton and George took
his place in the afternoon at Preston Brook-how he acquitted himself, I have
not heard; but am inclined to think he will do at least pretty well. Next
Sunday week Jonathan is to preach their charity Sermon at Rochdale, I bless
God. I feel satisfied that tho I cannot do much, yet others are rising up even
out of my own family, who can more than supply my place. I have heard next to
no news from Conference. When the Stations are out You will let me have one.
When you get any money for me I wish you to pay a pounds to Mr. Blanchard for
me. We have this day 2 boarders from Dewsbury and 2 from Bingley, I hope to
see you on your return. I am your very affectionate Brother,
I must now lie down, I can at
present , but with much either sit walk or ride.
Timothy Crowther
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