Letters, incoming (not indexed), 1829 - 1875
Scope and Contents
This correspondence was acquired after the calendared correspondence; it includes both incoming and outgoing correspondence. Letters by Finney include two written in defense of his account of the 1825 revival at Gouverneur, New York (1873) and one letter (1871) to Mrs. Sarah Spees, opposing Freemasonry and secret societies. Additional letters are addressed to Jacob Helfenstein, a preacher in Germantown, Pennsylvania (1828, 1832); E.P. Marvin (1868-1874); Mr. and Mrs. James Barlow, Finney's English friends, (1860-1875); and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lamson of Boston, Massachusetts (1860-1870). Incoming correspondence is filed before outgoing correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1829 - 1875
Creator
- From the Collection: Finney, Charles G. (Charles Grandison), 1792-1875 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Original correspondence closed to researchers, microfilm use only. See microfilm note.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.88 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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