Consists of letters received from individuals such as John Adams, Samuel Bayard, John Dickinson, Thomas Jefferson, James Lenox, James Madison, Benjamin Rush, and John Witherspoon, as well as others.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Copies of letters by John Adams, Robert Breckenridge, William R. Breckenridge, John Miller, Samuel Miller, Sarah Miller, William Whitney
ALS, February 23, ---- ,about entering the ministry; ALS, June 4, ----, asking advice on certain theological questions
ALS, February 29, 1848, requesting a sketch of the writer's father as minister, pastor, and man; ALS, March 3, 1848, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a favor
ALS (with envelope), July 7, 1820, discussing Calvinism; April 13, 1811, addressed to Rev. Dr. Miller, signed by Adams
ALS, February 25, 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for information and judgment for drafting the constitution of the "Breckenridge Protestant Association"; ALS, November 12, 1849, acknowledging receipt of subscription to the "Woodrow Society"
ALS, November 28, 1845, declaring his intentions of writing a series of volumes on the lives of the Puritans
ALS, March 12, 1812, discussing the "Act of Toleration" and the "Act of Uniformity" in Virginia; ANS, December 30, 1822, containing passages from Justin Martyr regarding "Eternal Generations"; DS, undated, authorizing Samuel Miller (son) to collect money to erect a school house near Rocky Hill
ALS, July 16, 1842, criticizing certain letters of Rev. Dr. Miller; ALS, January 25, 1845, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), enclosing a communication from James Lennox; ALS, April 14, 1846, giving advice on the mode of directing the Jewish Society; ALS, June 8, 1847, expressing willingness to write a discourse; ALS, October 18, 1847, general letter; ALS, November 16, 1847, about a church site
ALS, March 3, 1843, discussing certain passages in Bingham
ALS, June 6, 1816
ALS, January 25, 1842, suggesting that Rev. Dr. Miller criticise, a week previous to delivery, each sermon preached by Seminary students
ALS, July 5, 1847, announcing receipt of $3.00; contains copy of letter soliciting contributions for the African Education and Civ. Society
ALS, November 7, 1817, on decision of Supreme Court of N.H. concerning charter of Dartmouth College
ALS, February 18, 1819, relating to property bequeathed to the General Assembly by John Wheelock, President of Dartmouth College
ALS, April 22, 1817, announcing the death of Pres. John Wheelock of Dartmouth and dealing with the disposal of Wheelock's property; ALS, June 7, 1822, dealing with the disposal of Pres. Wheelock's property
D.S., undated, review of Dr. Stuart's essay on "What is the duty of the church in regard to fermented wine in celebrating the Lord's supper"; ALS, undated, discussing the use of fermented wine in celebrating the Lord's supper; ALS, July 19, 1835, about temperance
ALS, undated, to Committee of New Brunswick Presbytery asking them to look into and attempt to improve religious conditions in Trenton
ALS, February 13, 1843, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to answer the problem of whether baptism should be denied a child christened a Catholic, and noting the flourishing state of religion in Doylestown
ALS, March 17, 1847, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller's permission to publish a letter from late Smith to Miller, Rev. Dr. Miller's consent on a letter
ALS, November 19, 1833, describing his work in Ceylon; ALS, October 14, 1836, asking advice on a theological question
ALS, October 5, 1833, on resolution passed by the Presbytery of Louisville
ALS, September 26, ----, to either Rev. Dr. Miller or Samuel Miller (son), regretting inability to accept an invitation; autograph only, September 22, ----
ALS, April 6, 1855, announcing donations to Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, October 15, 1837; ALS, May 5, 1842; ALS, September 13, 1843, asking for information concerning the roundness of belief of Mr. Hornblower; ALS, April 22, 1846, asking for introductions to distinguished persons in the British Isles; ALS, June 4, 1867, to Samuel Miller (son), regarding works on Unitarianism
ALS, November 21, 1842, on whether to go to Africa as a missionary, requesting that Rev. Dr. Miller write to the American Board of his qualification and let them judge what he should do
ALS, March 13, 1843, on whether or not to baptize children of members but not communicants, why he did not go to Africa, his desire to go west versus his desire to stay at Summit Hill, success of the gospel there and nearby
ALS, December 5, 1835, discussing "Ecclesiastical History" by M. Merle d'Aubigné, a medal stuck at Geneva commemorating the "Jubilee of Reformation"
ALS, September 27, 1800, introducing John McIntosh by whom he sends copies of Snodgrass's "Communion, on the Book of Revelation"
ADS, August 20, 1841, resolutions passed by the Presbyterian Church of Baltimore at the news of the death of John Breckenridge; ALS, August 23, 1841, to Rev. Dr. Miller from John Wilson sending the above resolution and expressing sympathy
ALS, December 21, 1838, asking for the return of a manuscript loaned to Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, June 3, 1841, calling Rev. Dr. Miller's attention to the circulation of some theological work in America
ANS, November 28, 1841
ALS, May 18, 1842, criticizing Smyth's ecclesiastical catechism
ALS, September 1, 1840, requesting to settle dispute in Xenophon, which Rev. Dr. Miller says disproves claim of Baptists that it means to "immerse"
ALS, April 14, 1849, dealing with the selling of some old tools
ALS, February 22, 1833
ALS, November 9, 1835; ALS, December 26, 1835, asking advice about his troubles with the Synod of Philadelphia, expressing thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's council and further discussion of the situations
ALS, April 4, 1835, about a sermon to be delivered in Pittsburgh before the general assembly
ALS, July 17, 1848, asking for information on Calvin and his doctrine
ALS, February 11, 1848; ALS, September 18, 1849, containing extracts from a manuscript on Dr. Park's (of Andover Seminary) lectures; ALS, November 7, 1842, enclosing a gift for the Board of Foreign Missions
ALS, December 17, 1841, applying for a missionary charge
ALS, August 20, 1807, expresses thanks and praise for the two volumes sent him, considers this controversial work will add more to his reputation than to any other yet published by him [Enclosure: copy of above made by Rev. Dr. Miller]
ALS, undated
ALS (initials), March 12, 1844, desiring letter of dissmission from the Presbytery of New Brunswick and recommendation to that of Louisville
ALS, November 17, 1845, asking for information on "man stealing" as is
ALS, May 2, 1846, announcing the death of his son
ALS, March 18, 1847, concerning a French work by Perrin and a Latin oration on the Waldenses by Vesenbecius
NS, October 26, 1844, inviting him to attend the 40th anniversary of the New York Historical Society
ALS, April 4, 1820, concerning books for the Seminary Library
ALS, July 17, 1820, enclosing a letter from Rev. Mr. Bender on the subject of a D.D. or L.L.D. for Rev. John Phillip
ALS, February 17, 1847, regarding a certain Mr. Edmund C. Bettinger
ALS, November 21, 1846, sending some of her late husband's papers
ALS, December 29, 1835, recalling his happy days at Princeton, giving an account of Lane Seminary, expressing his need for Rev. Dr. Miller's aid in drawing up a plan of instruction for course of Ecclesiastical Polity
ALS, August 1, 1848, introducing his son, Henry W. Biggs, who intends to go to the Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, October 3, 1832, describing growth of the church in the Sandwich Island; ALS, March 15, 1845, personal letter
ALS, January 27, 1840, discussing division of the Cincinatti Synod of the Presbyterian Church and enclosing resolutions; ALS, April 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to review his book on government in "Biblical Repertory" (contains circular of Miami University); LS, June 15, 1847, regarding action as to the property of Lane Seminary
ALS, December 6, 1842, asking advice regarding baptism
ALS, July 7, 1841, asking advice about taking a charge before graduating from the Seminary; ALS, June 28, 1844, asking information as to confirmation by the Episcopal Church; ALS, February 15, 1847, asking for a letter of recommendation
ALS, December 11, 1800, acknowledging letter; ALS, April 24, 1801, containing statistics of religious denominations in Ireland; ALS, April 29, 1803, on inability to contribute books to Seminary Library
ALS, September 25, 1835, dealing with the sending of a letter and a volume from Mr. Stevens of Rotterdam
ALS, November 15, 1827, asking for information on the Lord's Supper
ALS, January 27, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), giving description of Sam, his farm hand; ALS, February 22, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), recommending as farm hand James Davison, colored
ALS, September 26, 1842, hoping John Miller (son) can take on a job as a missionary of Philadelphia for the need is urgent for such a man as he
ALS, January 15, 1840, discussing the matter of compensation for Rev. Dr. Miller's literary work and enclsoing a check for $100; ALS, December 28, 1841, about a sermon and a son of Rev. Dr. Miller; ALS, September 30, 1842, regarding a scholarship; ALS, March 6, 1844, regarding one of his works; ALS, September 29, ----, asking information about administering the Lord's supper privately; ALS, undated, regarding the editorship of the "North American"; ALS, February 26, 1849, about Rev. Dr. Miller's resignation
ALS, February 8, 1843, concerning baptism and Baptists; ALS, June 6, 1848, establishing a parochial school in Plainfield
ALS, January 1841, about a collection of sermons
ALS, March 15, 1841
ALS, February 9, 1801, concerning a "society for spreading religion and civilization among the Indians," the society for propagating the Gospel among Indians and others in North America
ALS, February 4, 1804, to Dr. Ashbel Green, also includes an extract from Dr. Smith's lectures on the subject of polygamy and Mr. Well's letter on that subject
ALS, January 21, 1845, asking advice on some question of church government
AD, undated., resolution by the students of Princeton Seminary on the death of Rev. John Breckenridge, D.D.
ALS, December 23, 1836
ALS, June 15, 1837, regarding a circular written by Rev. Dr. Miller for the Assembly's committee about church reform
ALS, April 14, 1843, concerning objections to ordaining Hugh I. Dickson to the ministry
ALS, undated, written in Latin
ALS, undated, written in Latin
ADS, March 28, 1792, in the name of the First Presbyterian Church of New York, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to preach for them
ALS, June 22, 1826, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), asking for the approbation of the Ladies Miss. Society of Princeton in some action of his
ALS, July 1, 1845, asking for help for the American Tract Society
ALS, June 20, 1803, containing a brief review of the 18th century
ALS, March 16, 1803, containing a friendly criticism of the first volume of one of his works
ALS, March 5, 1848, awaiting action by the faculty before subscribing to the proposed organ for the new chapel, noting the rotten state of Princeton College
ALS, January 1842, concerning a controversey with a Baptist minister over the proper method of baptism
ALS, June 29, 1840, memoirs of Judge Nesbit
ALS, September 19, 1803, giving an excuse for delay in writing and including a brief description of the Church of Scotland
ALS, July 22, 1838, requesting to have the degree of D.D. conferred on Rev. Balmer A.M.
ALS, November 12, 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to lecture in New York under the auspices of the American Protestant Association
ALS, December 2, 1841, asking permission to change the date of Rev. Dr. Miller's lecture [Note: A William Craig Brownlee obtained an Honorary Degree at Princeton in 1820]
ALS, March 23, 1843, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to secure the degree L.L.D. Princeton for a Mr. John Rogers of London
ALS, June 5, ----, about buying some theological books at Amboy
ALS, August 28, 1833, asking for a letter of dismission and recommendation from the Presbytery of New Brunswick to the Presbytery of Columbus, Ohio
ALS, June 24, 1841, concerning the "Tripersonality of God"
ALS, May 1, 1846, regarding a charge at East Hampton, L.I.
ALS (copy), relating to Napoleon's attempt to deify himself
ALS, December 25, 1821, declining honorary degree D.D. conferred by the college
ALS, June 10, 1820, to Divie Bethune regarding a D.D. or L.L.D. degree for Rev. John Philip
autograph of David H. Burdett
ALS, August 8, 1843, concerning the Greek word "Andropodistes"
ALS, September 2, 1843, concerning negro-slavery
ALS, September 28, 1841, regarding a vacant charge in Paterson
ALS, June 22, 1841, asking help in securing a minister for a vacant charge in Paterson
ALS, December 10, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), asking for information about the mode of travel to Mr. Holly
ALS, August 28, 1852, to Samuel Miller (son), asking for information about William C. Stitt
ALS, August 23, 1838, regarding confirmation
ALS, April 27, 1848, to Samuel Miller (son), expressing grief and disappointment that Mr. Rihildaffer has bestowed his labors in another field, hoping Miller can get someone else to help
ALS, August 8, 1855, to Samuel Miller (son), accompanying a school circular
ALS, June 2, 1840, describing his efforts to secure the appointment of Rev. Dr. Miller's son by personal application of the Governor, the Governor's own explanation for inability to give said appointment to Samuel Miller (son), the state of his health
ALS, November 13, 1840, concerning some stoves for the seminary
ALS, October 28, 1843, concerning the Episcopalian views on Confirmation
ALS, January 14, 1836, regarding his son Benjamin
ALS, July 1, 1842, asking for information on some ponit of church government
ALS, March 9, 1822, about education
ALS, June 22, 1802, dealing with religion
ALS, March 3, 1803, describing religious progress in India
ALS, November 10, 1803, describing the progress of the mission in India
ALS (copy), November 10, 1803, describing the progress of the mission in India
ALS, December 4, 1806, describing the state of religion in India
ALS, January 6, 1808, describing progress of the mission in India
ALsS (3): October 20, 1808; September 29, 1808; November 2, 1808, as packet containing correspondence relative to Rev. Dr. Miller's election to the office of Principal of Dickinson College [Letters are signed with the name of Andrew Carothers, James Armstrong, John Linn, John King, Robert Cathcart, and James Hamilton]
ALS, June 2, 1845, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a book
ALS, May 29, 1847, regarding the sending of some books for distribution
ALS, March 4, 1842, regarding the copyright of "Letters on clerical manners and habits"
ALS, August 13, 1835, regarding the publishing of an edition of "Letters on clerical manners and habits"
ALS, April 18, 1835, about "Letters on clerical manners and habits"
ALS, October 7, 1841, asking for some autographed letters
ALS (copy), December 28, 1840, apologizing for not answering Rev. Dr. Miller's letter
ALS, November 7, 1846, regarding some question of church government
ANS, October 20, 1898, to the Librarian of Princeton College
ALS, August 3, 1848, saying his reputation has been impunged by a jealous person, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller to state his real character
ALS, March 25, 1841, regarding manuscripts of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, April 5, 1841, regarding the publication of manuscripts
ALS, November 25, 1844, asking for facts about the Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, May 29, 1838, general letter
ALS, March 23, 1823, requests Rev. Dr. Miller to ask Dr. Breckenridge to come to Patterson to plead the cause of the missions, requests Rev. Dr. Miller to ask Profs. Dodd and Alexander to visit him on said Sabbath
ALS, March 10, 1841, describing uncomfortable position due to coalition under way, thinking he ought to resign under the circumstances, the problem of a suitable successor
ALS, April 4, 1811, discussing a work of his
ALS, August 26, 1805, enclosing a diploma from the Philological Society of New Town
ALS, October 28, 1813, about textbooks for teaching Ecclesiastical History
ALS, February 6, 1845, regarding some question of church government
ALS, November 27, 1833, concerning the writing of a history of the revivals of 1800-1803
ALS, January 25, 1798, containing a copy of an act passed to encourage the writing of a history of the state of New York
DS, October 25, 1824, certificate stating services rendered at Pennsylvania State Hospital by Dr. Samuel Howel
ALS, July 20, 1844, wishing Rev. Dr. Miller to influence Dr. Alexander to accept the pastorate of Bowdoin Street Church, Boston, noting his brother-in-law has sent Rev. Dr. Miller a copy of his book on the Revelation
ALS, August 9, 1843, general letter
ALS, November 3, 1845, introducing Rev. M. Hale Smith
ALS, November 20, 1846, concerning the appointment of a president at Andover Theological Seminary
ALS, February 25, 1805, concerning college matters
ALS, June 9, 1823, concerning Rev. Dr. Miller's answer to Professor Stewarts' letters on the Lordship of Christ
ALS, "To the Family of the late Dr. Miller," statement signed "J. C." relating to Dr. Miller and the Theological Institute of Connecticut [Note: It is not known whether the 'Dr. Miller' referred to is the Rev. Dr. Miller, his father, one of his brothers, or one of his sons. However, the state of the letter suggests it was written during the late 1700s or early 1800s, and thus probably would be referring to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father) or one of Rev. Dr. Miller's brothers.]
ALS, January 14, 1835, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a textbook and suggestions in regard to teaching
ALS, July 29, 1836, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to recommend a textbook on church government
ALS, February, 1844, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to read and criticize one of Mr. Coleman's books which accompanies the letter
ALS, June 19, 1844, asking for Rev. Dr. Miller's opinion of Mr. Coleman's book, "The Primitive Church"
ALS, September 22, 1835, answers questions put by Rev. Dr. Miller regarding the charter granted the Roman Catholic colonists of Maryland
ALS, February 1, 1812, to Dr. Edward Miller, relating to publishing the Medical Repository
ADS, April 27, 1814, releasing Rev. Dr. Miller from all expense connected with publication of Medical Repository
ALS, May 15, 1841, respecting a note of Rev. Dr. Miller's which should be in the Princeton Bank
ALS, April 25, 1849, thanking for the letter, which serves as a voucher in some business matters; warm professions of regard and esteem from Mrs. Colt and himself
ALS, February 24, 1836; ALS, November 6, 1843; ALS, December 16, 1843
ALS, November 23, 1840, Rev. Dr. Miller's opinion requested regarding whether the church has a right to institute a pledge of abstinence from intoxicating drinks as a condition of membership
DS, November 17, 1881, to Samuel Miller (son), signifying Mr. Conovers' consent to the marriage of his son Jackson Conover with Sarah Matilda Chandler; also certificate of consent of bride's father Samuel C. Chandler
ALS, March 26, 1836, regarding the slavery question
ALS, February 20, 1844, a plea for help in evagelizing the Germans of the country
ALS, March 25, 1842, announcing the meeting of the Trustees of the College of New Jersey, April 12, 1842. Note: Thanks for pamphlets sent: pardon sought for not having invited Rev. Dr. Miller and wife to his house; amends made
ALS, August 29, 1846, in response to Rev. Dr. Miller's request he has found much information about Rev. Charles McKnight; his efforts to secure the appointment of Rev. McLean
ALS, June 22, 1803, criticism and digressions regarding a pamphlet of Rev. Dr. Miller's of theological purport; his views on fanaticism, atheism, and secession within the Church
ALS, September 28, 1847, regarding the baptism of his little daughter
ALS, January 7, 1832, acknowledging the receipt of a letter of condolence from Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, October 3, 1843, regarding the trial and deposition of a certain Mr. Irving, by the Presbytery of Annan
ALS, July 3, 1844, regarding "the History of the Popes from the foundation of the see of Rome to the present time (1776)" by Archibald Bower
ALS, July 8, 1848, regarding the "Evangelical Alliance"
ALS, March 28, 1849, regarding a certain sermon of his own
ALS, April 24, 1849, general letter
ALS, December 27, 1865, to Samuel Miller (son), hearty approval of Miller's plan to write the life of his father, Rev. Dr. Miller; his own recollections and memories of Rev. Dr. Miller; his own deep esteem for Rev. Dr. Miller; regrets inability to send letters by Rev. Dr. Miller; Rev. Dr. Miller's influence in the Church
ALS, April 5, 1847, relating to education of Mr. Augustus Royston for the ministry
ALS, August 1, 1829, regarding the decision of the Orphans Court concerning the interest of the property of the late Lydia Woodward
ALS, May 3, 1830, regarding the disposal of a certain sum of money
ALS, September 15, 1830, regarding the disposal of a sum of money belonging to the children of Henry and Lydia Woodward
ALS, January 2, 1838, request for accurate information about Rev. Elihu Spencer (Trustee 1752-1784) for a history of the Church at Jamaica, Long Island
ALS, March 20, 1842, general letter
ALS, July 19, 1843, regarding the sending of his son to Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, August 15, 1845, describing life in China
ALS, 1836, asking for information about the Theological Seminary, Princeton
ALS, March 13, 1844, acknowledging receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's letter
ALS, May 9, 1821, general letter
ALS, July 26, 1851, to Samuel Miller (son), inviting Master H. Rumsey to tea
ALS, August 6, 1836, asking for information about the Theological Seminary, Princeton
ALS, February 25, 1848, appreciative thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's tender interest in his welfare; his own doubts about remaining at Burlington; refutes claim that he is ambitious; Allen H. Brown ordained recently; new members in the church
ALS, June 10, 1844, concerning the appointment of Professor Edward Park to the chair of Christian Theology at Andover Theological Seminary
ALS, December 9, 1848, general letter
ALS, April 4, 1849, general letter
ALS, January 10, 1840, concerning the Charleston Union Presbytery
ALS, February 28, 1844, the elders of the Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia are sending some copies of Rev. Dr. Miller's second work on the "Warrant, Nature & Duties of the office of the Ruling Elder &c."
ALsS (2), January 11 and November 16, 1820, relating to efforts to endow a Professorship in Princeton Theological Seminary from the synod of South Carolina
ALS, March 20, 1820, relating to efforts to endow Professorship in Princeton Theological Seminary from the Synod of Georgia
ALS, May 1, 1820, respecting affairs of Presbyterian Church in Augusta
ALS, June 21, 1820, to Rev. Archibald Alexander, relating to Mr. Davis' work in South Carolina in behalf of Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, August 4, 1820, opposing the founding of a new Theological Seminary in the South
ALS, August 12, 1820, introducing Mr. Alexander and Mr. Harris; wishes he could help out in the financial embarrasment being experienced at the Seminary; expects to remit money for the contingent fund to Dr. Green as soon as it is given
ALS, April 29, 1843, appreciative thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's criticism of his address; explains why he did not wish to make direct recommendation for "a reliance on God;" should the address be printed he will avail himself of Rev. Dr. Miller's suggestions
ALS, December 13, 1844, promises to examine the case of Miller's friend, Mr. Gregg, with view towards a nomination; difficulties for Senate accord when religious affiliation of nominee under question
ALS, January 30, 1845, the nomination of Mr. Gregg is unlikely; Rev. Dr. Miller's friend ought to look out for the nomination in event of the above rejection
ANS, February 20, 1832, enclosing pay for privilege of publishing Rev. Dr. Miller's work on Eldership
ALS, December 20, 1835, containing resolutions passed by the Executive Committee of the New York State Temperance Society and inviting Rev. Dr. Miller to a meeting of the society
ALS (initials), undated, relating to claims of late Dr. Edward Miller on M. & W. Ward's estate
LS, April 3, 1822, concerning the hemp- and flax-drying machine
ALS, December 15, 1852, to Samuel Miller (son), about a certain Miss Osborn
ALS, March 5, 1833, giving an account of revival service conducted at Montreal by Mr. And Mrs. Burchard
ALS, November 5, 1842, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for information concerning doctrinal beliefs; with ALS (copy), November 25, 1842, from Rev. Dr. Miller, in reply to request
ALS, December 23, 1842, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for help and information concerning doctrinal beliefs
ALS, February 20, 1849, concerning doctrinal beliefs
ALS, December 19, 1865, to Samuel Miller (son), approves of Miller's plan to write the life of Rev. Dr. Miller; recollections of wise counsel from the last meeting with Miller's father
ALS, April 30, 1845, asking for a letter of recommendation for spreading "religious influence through the secular newspapers"
ALS, September 6, introducing Mr. Asa Whitehead
ALS, August 26, 1845, asking for a copy of "Abberviated Creeds," and asking for information on some question of church government
DS, May 23, 1838, to American Board of Commissioners for foreign missions from Mission at Singapore
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ALS, August 10, 1807, on derivation of the Ministry
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ALS, June 5, 1806, on theological subjects
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ALS, December 19, 1805, on theological subjects
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ALS, July 11, 1804
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ALS, November 14, 1782, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father)
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ALS, January 19, 1782, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father)
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ALS, undated, on theological subjects
ALS, September 3, 1842, expressing thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's letter accompanied by a copy of his memoir of Dr. Nisbet
ALS, May, 1841, is now convinced that, thanks to Rev. Dr. Miller's reasoning, the measure proposed to the General Assembly should not be carried
ALS, August 26, 1842, defending his views on religion
ALS, April 21, 1843, announcing a meeting of the "New York State Colonization Society"
ALS, June 26, 1815, regarding Rev. Dr. Miller's deceased brother
ANS, April 6, 1799, regarding information desired by Rev. Dr. Miller, about the settlement of Kingston and the church thereof
ALS, July 13, ----, general letter
ALS, February 2, 1799, general letter
ALS, June 1, 1801, general letter
ALS, July 4, 1843, many thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's book and interest Rev. Dr. Miller has shown him
ALS, December 30, 1844, regarding J. Paul Perrin's work "The History of the Waldenses and Alligences"
ALS, January 22, 1843, announcing Rev. Dr. Miller's election as Vice President of the American Philo-Italian Society
ALS, December 11, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son)
ALsS (12), August 3, 1798 - July 8, 1815
ALS, October 6, 1837
ANS, undated, introducing a Mr. Colt
ANS, July 12, 1822, approving highly of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters on Unitarianism"
ALS, December 1, 1842
ALS, August 29, 1843, a few facts about the present state of the followers of Jemimah Wilkinson in Penn Yan
ALS, September 19, 1839
ALS, April 21, 1848
ALS, April 26, 1848, regarding the settlement of the controversy between the Synod of Albany and the Presbytery of Newburyport
ALS, December 14, 1849
ALS, March 12, 1803, criticizing some works of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, August 1, 1838, regarding the ordination of Cumberland Presbyterian minister
ALS, March 18, 1830, a few biographical details about Blair (Blair was elected to the presidency of N.J. College, which honor he declined)
ALS, November 5, 1825, to the Rev. Professors of the Theological Seminary at Princeton, recommending Wm. S. Potts as a candidate for the ministry
ALS, October 16, 1849, inviting Rev. Dr. Miller to be present at a Communion Service
ALS, July 31, 1845, asking for a substitute to take his charge, while on a leave of absence
ALS, October 28, 1848, regarding the publishing of Rev. Dr. Miller's work on Public Prayer
ALS, March 3, 1849, accompanying 44 copies of Rev. Dr. Miller's work on Public Prayer
ALS, March 3, 1840, acknowledging the receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's prefatory essay to Scotts' "History of the Synod of Dort (?)"
ALS, March 23, 1841, about publishing the "Synod of Dort" with Rev. Dr. Miller's introductory essay
ALS, June 22, 1841, regarding the stereotyping of Rev. Dr. Miller's lecture on Creeds
ALS, November 1st, 1842
ALS, January 3, 1844, regarding the stereotyping of Rev. Dr. Miller's work on the "Christian Ministry"
ALS, February 23, 1847, regarding the stereotyping of Rev. Dr. Miller's book on "Ruling Elders"
ALS, December 23, 1848, regarding the publishing of some work of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, January 13, 1843, asking information about his duty in marrying a divorced couple
ALS, March 4, 1837, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife)
ALS, July 31, 1838, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), dealing with the early training of pagan and Mahammedan children
ALS, January 5, 1801, general letter
ALS, September 27, 1802, containing a catalogue of authors for Rev. Dr. Miller's work "Review of the last century"
ALS, April 23, 1800, acknowledging receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's sermon on the occasion of the death of General Washington
ALS, October 13, 1801, general letter
ALS, December 31, 1801, general letter accompanying some German tracts
ALS, January 13, 1803, sending a box for "Princeton Colledge," a letter to the president and a few books to the "divinity library;" approves of the American Literary Journal
ALS, December 1, 1828, many thanks for the letters, publications, and the diploma given him in 1821; personal news
ADS, September, 1831, Certificate of dismission and character of William P. Apthorp
ALS, April 5, 1844, announcing his intention of sailing to England again
ALS, September 29, 1868, to Samuel Miller (son), recollections of and high regard for Miller's father, especially as man, citizen, and patriot
ALS, June 11, 1817, introducing Mr. Golding, who will give Rev. Dr. Miller information about the state of affairs at Franklin College; request that Miller suggest more books for the incipient library; he is resigned but not content with the sad prospects for the college
ALS, August 15, 1842, asking for a letter of dismission from the Presbytery of New Brunswick to that of Caledonia, NY, asking also for keep financially for his congregation
AD, undated
ALS, April 19, 1831
ALS, April 1, 1826
ALS, August 8, 1839, inviting him to attend the meeting of the Synod in Farmville, VA.
ALS, April 16, 1836
ALS, January 24, 1843, sees no reason for the division between their respective branches of Presbyterianism; his objections to and intentions regarding the review by Alison of a certain article on the horrors of the French Revolution and Reformation, etc.; other articles pending; hopes to have his article on Alison finished in time for the April number of the Review
ALS, February 16, 1843, expects to send off the article to Rev. Dr. Miller without much more delay
ALS, June 30, 1804
ALS, October 31, 1842
ALS, March 22, 1834, information regarding the proper procedure for obtaining a copyright; is pleased by Rev. Dr. Miller's approbation of his political work; dreadful party strife may destroy our institutions
ALS, October 13, 1800
ALS, June 24, 1840, has accepted the presidency of the Agricultural Bank of Mississippi, but with much reluctance and many doubts
ALS, December 16, 1845, recommending (James) Hamilton '1814 to fill the Mathematica Chair left vacant by the death of Professor Dodd
ALS, November 17, 1834, introducing a Mr. Thompson
ALS, September 30, 1842, requesting information concerning rights of a Licentiate
ALS, May 21, 1845, concerning the transfer of the Reform Dutch Church of Jersey City from the Presbyterian to the Reform Dutch connection
ANS, August 16, 1811, containing a resolution passed by the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of New York, requesting a copy of a sermon of Rev. Dr. Miller's.
ALS, April 7, 1827, in response to Rev. Dr. Miller's request he is sending information regarding Drs. Tilton and Monro; Dr. McLane's euology of Dr. Tilton contains information
ALS, April 20, 1840, asking information in regard to a controversy in Mr. Gilchrist's Church
ALS, April 27, 1840, about some controversy in the congregation
ALS, October 26, 1835, relating to the disciplining of a member of the Presbyterian Church
ALS, August 7, 1838, about the slavery question
ALS, December 27, 1843, concerning the duties of an elder of the Presbyterian Church
ALS, March 18, 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for a certificate of marriage of David Glasston to Mary Hallister
ALS, August 13, 1842, concerning the purchase of a carriage for Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, September 12, 1843
ALS, DS, February to November
ALS, July 19, 1847
ALS, April 28, 1818
ALS, November 17, 1825, to D. A. Borenstein
ALS, June 6, 1836, surprised and anxious about various proceedings of the General Assembly with regard to Foreign and Domestic Missions and a book by Mr. Barnes; suggests certain decisive measures to overrule the proceedings, voting out certain dissenting Synods
ALS, April 30, 1839, in response to Rev. Dr. Miller's request he sends some recollections of Rev. Charles Nisbet; also some warm opinions on the man as a scholar, teacher, and man. Enclosure: ALS, May 1, 1839, announcing the enclosure of the above
AL, 1848, notes on Dr. Green (rough draft of a letter to Green's brother?)
ALS, 1840, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller to officiate at the marriage of his sister, Anna, to Mr. Martin
ALS, June 29, 1843, many thanks for the volume of Rev. Dr. Miller's given him; will never be able to discharge the debt of gratitude owed to Miller and family
ALS, July 3, 1847, many thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's kind approbation of an address made by Green
ANS, February 7, 1845, receipt for the money received from Rev. Dr. Miller toward the support of an assistant instructor in Hebrew at the Seminary
ADS, May 2, 1849
ALS, May 9, 1822
ALS, May 23, 1809
ALS, January 23, 1809, about accepting a call to Boston congregation
ALS, January 25, 1809, about removing to New England
ALS, March 18, 1845, introducing Mr. H. G. Ludlow
ALS, March 20, 1845, relating to the book, the History of the Popes
ALS, April 28, 1846, asking to borrow from Rev. Dr. Miller or from the Seminary library a copy of Brays' Papal Userpation
ALS, February 23, 1822, acknowledging receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters on Unitarianism"
ALS, February 15, 1843, regarding some printing for Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, January 20, 1843, business letter
ALS, July 15, 1844
ALS, August 20, 1816
NS (copy), undated, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife)
ALS, January 4, 1847
D, undated, hand-made pencil sketched map of lots in the Borough of Princeton
ALS, September 29, 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to recommend to the Presbyterian Board of Publication the stereotyped plates of the Conversations on the Bible
ALS, November 29, 1848, asking on behalf of the "Young Men's Society of Inquiry," for an essay from Rev. Dr. Miller on "The Importance of the Spirit of Inquiry"
ALS, February 3, 1849, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for his paper to the Young Men's Society of Inquiry
ALS, December 21, 1865, to Samuel Miller (son), he sends what letters he has from Miller's father; some recollections of Rev. Dr. Miller; information as to where Samuel Miller (son) can get other letters
ALS, January 2, 1839
ALS, January 30, 1822
ALS, August 3, 1835, informing Rev. Dr. Miller concerning lotteries at Newark College
ALS, June 3, 1842, relating to distribution of tracts by Seminary students.
ALS, October 12, 1842
ALS, July 31, 1839, concerning the book "Fullers' Strictures"
ALS, April 15, 1847
ALS, November 24, 1848
ALS, January 26, 1818
ALS, November 11, 1840, relating to her son Nicholas who intends to enter Princeton
ALS, December, 1833, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), general letter
ALS, August 27, 1846
Autograph letter signed from Peter Harris, October 26, 1840, reporting mission conditions in Missouri. Harris was an African man who was educated in the U.S. and then returned to his father's village in what became Liberia.
ALS, November 16, 1840, asking for information on Church discipline
ALS, March 1, 1807, answering Rev. Dr. Miller's questions relating to Church history
ALS, December 23, 1807, has read Rev. Dr. Miller's "Pastoral Letters" with much entertainment; quotations from various old Bibles to help Miller in the dispute; some criticism of Hobart's book
ALS, December 23, 1812, steps taken to revive Presbyterian standards; formation of committee, moves acted upon by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, May, 1785
ALS, June 3, 1841, regarding some question of Church government
ANS, undated, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to officiate at a wedding
ALS, January 28, 1818, containing statistics about German Lutherans and Calvinists in the United States
ALS, June 28, 1839, about the use of "Tokens" in the administration of the Lord's Supper
ALS, October 21, 1824, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), about erecting a chapel at Schooleys' Mount
ALS, January 26, 1825, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife)
ALS, May 11, 1825, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), about the erection of the chapel at Schooleys' Mount
ALS, August 24, 1825, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), describing the dedication services of a building erected largely through her generosity
ANS, March 29, 1853, to Samuel Miller (son) about celery
ALS, August 26, 1836, pressure is great; asks Rev. Dr. Miller or Samuel Miller (son) or some other person to preach for him on the coming Sunday
ALS, December 19, 1800, relating to religious matters in Switzerland, answering inquiries as to Protestants in Switzerland
ALS, December 30, 1843, directing the appropriation of her contribution to the Theological Seminary
ALS, November 17, 1837, about certain facts in his "History of the Presbyterian Church"
ALS, November 1, 1837, asking for information about the rise of Presbyterianism in America
ALS, February 24, asking for information about the beginning of Presbyterianism in the United States
ALS, June 18, 1841, to Samuel Miller (son), about the trial and condemnation of "Santiago" Nelson
ALS, December 27, 1848, approval and few suggestions regarding Rev. Dr. Miller's "Thoughts on Prayer"
ALS, May 16, 1847, two plans suggested to Rev. Dr. Miller; immediate prosecution of his plan to resign, or, better, send in notice of intention to resign
ALS, November 5, 1840, receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's note paying for printing "Primitive and Apostalical Order of the Church of Christ"
ALS, March 17, 1836, regarding the actions to be taken by the committee and slavery documents
ALS, July 1, 1843, regarding the character of a certain Mr. Cort
ALS, May, 1847, about dinner tickets and accomodations at the celebration at Union College
ALS, November 5, 1831, acknowledging receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's letter and defending his action in joining the Episcopal Church
ALS, May 12, 1835, about his withdrawal from the Episcopal Church
ALS, November 11, 1842, asking for financial aid for his congregation
ALS, September 4, 1841, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller's aid in arousing public opinion to awareness of the decrease in candidates for the ministry, with a copy of the resolutions drawn up by the Board of Education to counter-act the above mentioned tendency, or trend
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ALS, January 23, 1801, about the "Hopkintonian Doctrines"
ANS, February 9, 1854, introducing John Abrams
ALS, March 28, 1808, pointing out an error in the printing of a letter to him; apologies and assurances that unsold copies will be corrected
undated, autograph of P.R. Howard
ALS, March 13, 1816
ALS, December 21, 1842
ALS, July 30, 1847
ALS, September 10, 1847; ANS, undated
ALS, August 21, 1843, requesting answers and remarks on certain matters of church government
ALS, January 29, 1847, feels inclined to preach a few times at Charleston
ALS, November 2, 1935, asking for Rev. Dr. Miller's testimony in regard to fermented drinks
ALS, October 24, 1848, asking advice on baptism
ALS, March 16, 1848, asking for two students to assist in evening meetings
ALS, March 20, 1848, about his church in Westfield
ALS, August 22, 1845, regarding the origin of the preparatory service for Communion
ALS, June 7, 1844, on Hypornoria
ALS, July 14, 1845, about going out to India again as a missionary
ALS, September 30, 1841, regarding the church in German Valley and Fonhill
ALS, February 6, 1839; ALS (draft), February 14, 1839, to Jabez Jackson
ALS, August 20, 1839; ALS, May 5, 1840; ALS, August 3, 1840; ALS, July 5, 1841; ALS, December 12, 1846
ALS, April 4, 1835, to Hugh Auchincloss; ALS, October 23, 1841; ALS, April 4, 1842; ALS, December 26, 1843
ALS, March 20, 1801, explaining the significance of the term latitudinarian, with enclosure
ALS, January 28, 1801, with duplicate
ALS, August 20 1802
ALS, May 16, 1800
ALS (with envelope), July 28, 1849
ALS, April 18 1845
ALS, November 6, 1847
ALS, December 18, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), regrets that he cannot participate in the service; would like to exchange pulpits in the spring; wishes him success at Mt Holly
ALS, c. 1846, to Samuel Miller (son), introducing Rev. B. Steinthal
ALS, February 28, 1800, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a copy of the sermon and commenting on what he considered incorrect ideas contained in it
ANS, September 3, 1793, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a copy of his anniversary of Independence Day sermon
ANS, February 29, 1804, acknowledges a copy of the "Brief Retrospect"
ALS, January 23, 1808, relating to appointment by the President of a special day of prayer; ANS, 1833, by Rev. Dr. Miller, respecting Mr. Jefferson's letter of January 23, 1808; with typed versions of letter and note
ANS, May 13, 1805
ALS, November 23, 1807
ALS, February 19, 1846
ALS, April 8, 1805, relating to the reprinting of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Retrospect of the 18th Century"
ALS, August 4, 1805, accompanying a copy of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Retrospect of the 18th Century."
ALS, August 12, 1839, asking for a copy of address delivered by Rev. Dr. Miller before the Literary and Philosophical Society of New Jersey
ALS, March 31, 1849, thanks and deep appreciation for Rev. Dr. Miller's book, "Public Prayer"; finds fault with the Episcopal Liturgy; their book prayers inadequate; recollections of two death-bed scenes; hopes for visit from the Millers
ALS, May 17, 1845
ALS, September 17, 1851, to Samuel Miller (son), information about a comission for Mr. Davis; the Church Extension Committee can grant no appropriation to aid the Bass River Church
ALS, February 11, 1840, asking for records of Ecclesiastical Action in regard to relugious instruction of negroes
ANS, August 1, 1845, expressing regret at hearing of Rev. Dr. Miller's ill-health (copy only)
ALS, December 11, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), asking for travel information between Philadelphia and Mt. Holly
ALS, December 13, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), announcing time of visit to Mt. Holly
ALS, June 16, 1834, encouraging Rev. Dr. Miller to preach at New Brunswick and solicit for the Seminary
ALS, June 28, 1824, arranging for Rev. Dr. Miller to preach at New Brunswick and solicit funds for the seminary
ALS, September 16, 1840, the Presbyterian Board of Publications inform Rev. Dr. Miller of their resolution to present him with a copy of their publications
ALS, March 8, 1841, relating to prejudices against the Presbyterian faith
ALS, January 25, 1844, explaining delay in publication of Rev. Dr. Miller's manuscripts
ALS, June 14, 1848, relating to Rev. Dr. Miller's "Reminisces of Dr. Green"
ALS, June 16, 1848, relating to "Reminisces of Dr. Green"
ALS, June 7, 1849, relating to Mr. Jones' autobiography of Ashbel Green
ALS, October 20, 1867, to Samuel Miller (son), on her return to Georgia she will hunt up the letters of Rev. Dr. Miller to her late husband; request for any papers of Dr. Jones to Rev. Dr. Miller be sent; sends a copy of a letter of Rev. Dr. Miller to Devereux; Dr. Jones' book now published
ALS, May 25, 1847, to Samuel Miller (son), requesting Miller's Statistical Report
ALS, May 8, 1843, certifying as to the character of Mr. Charles W Webber, with ANS from A.H. Kerr of the Presbytery of Kentucky
ALS, October 18, 1843, about a certin Mr. Webber
ALS, November 19, 1804, containing biographical information
ALS, undated, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to write a commendation for some books
ALS, November 2, 1841, relating to Dr. Junkin's inaguration as President of Miami University, Ohio
ALS, March 3, 1822, about Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters on unitarianism"
ALS, April 22, 1835
ALS, February 26, 1838, relating to calling Mr. John McArley to the South Dutch Church
AN, undated, note written in third person to Rev. Dr. Miller offering opportunity to send letter to Mr. Lardley Murray by Mr. Thomas Walker
D, January 4, 1832, copy of a circular of the A.H.M.S. relating to the duties of a vice-president
ALS, January 25, 1844, concerning a controversy between Mr. Nott, President of Union College and Mr. Potter, Vice President
ALS, September 1, 1807, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a copy of his "Constitution of the Christian Ministry"
ALS, April 4, 1836, relating to Rev. Dr. Miller's book "Clerical Manners and Habits"
LS, September 6, 1847, announcing his desire to become a church member, with an enclosed copy of ths answer from Rev. Dr. Miller of an additional character sketch of Mr. Kent by Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, January 27, 1848
ALS (with envelope), March 26, 1849, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for the gift of one of his books
ALS, February 28, 1822, many thanks and appreciative comments on some work sent him by Miller
ALS, November 15, 1842, putting a few questions on church procedure
ALS, March 26, 1847, difficulties under which he labors; has risen to the emergency--preaching as well as teaching' desires, now, to obtain his license; asks Miller to send his certificate of theological study
ALS, May 26, 1847, to Samuel Miller (son), offer of his assistance on some Sabbath, if Miller would like it
ALS, June 2, 1841, containing overture made to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church concerning admission of new members
ALS, July 3, 1841, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller to make an address at the laying of the cornerstone of Rutgers Street Church
ALS, July 14, 1841, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for sermons of Drs. McKnights and Rodgers to be put in the cornerstone of the Rutgers Street Church
ALS, Apri 9, 1842, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for his consent to preach for Rev. Krebs
AL, undated, discussing remarkable events which had taken place, with regard to the Hebrew langage, in the course of the 18th century; Miller used these notes in his "A Brief Retrospect" q.v. II, 56
ALS, September 28, 1844, describing the writer's travels and places of interest
ALS, September 21, 1855, to Samuel Miller (son), cannot recommend any unoccupied teacher; son had pleasant visit with Miller
ALS, August 21, 1843, introducing Mr. Samuel Brown McPheeten
ALS, March 11, 1847, concerning the right of a moderator of a synod to change the time of the meeting of the symod
ALS, December 11, 1837, relating to Psalmody
ALS, June 7, 1806, expressing thanks for copies of a couple of Rev. Dr. Miller's sermons
ALS, April 1, 1846, relating to an old folio volume given to Rev. Dr. Landis, which he thinks belongs to the Seminary LIbrary
ALS, May 6, 1840, relating tochosing of missionaries to South Walec, New Zealand, etc.
ALS, November 3, 1824
ALS, November 23, 1835
ALS, April 11, 1844, asking information on church discipline
ALS, January 8, 1841
ALS, August 18, 1840, general letter
ALS, November 29, c. 1841, family letter
ALS, December 30, 1842, general letter
ALS, December 24, 1849, regretting Rev. Dr. Miller's ill health
ALS, May 30, 1840
ALS, February 24, 1843
ALS, May 20, 1844
ALS, August 19, 1844
ALS (with envelope), March 20, 1847, would like Miller Jr. to fill the pulpit in the Mission Church in N.Y.; description of same; duties
ALS, February 17, 1848, describing his visit to London
ALS, September 21, 1848, about the purchase of the parsonage at Dover-Del
ALS, Ocotober 20, 1848
ALS, January 3, 1849
ALS, January 13, 1849
ALS (with envelope), April 30, 1849, inviting Rev. Dr. Miller to visit him
ALS, January 6, 1834, enclosing his contribution towards the Chapel
ALS, October 6, 1841, Miller's opinion requested on the propriety of baptising the children of disbelieving parents; should like the pictures of Miller and Brekenridge
undated, autography of William Liddard
ALS, March 18, 1844, about a missionary for the "American Society for Meliorating the condition of the Jews"
ALS, April 17, 1845, about Mr. David of the Theological Seminary at Princeton
ALS, August 24, 1841, asking Miller for any inforamation about William and John B. Linn
ALS, August 3, 1807, "Letters," and his plan to have a recommendation of them published in a paper; Rev. Nott's address at Union College commencement taken as an attack on Dr. Mason
ALS, August 14, 1807, enclosing the recommendation of Miller's "Letters," as appeared in some papers; enclosing a copy of Nott's address; intends to read Hobart's "Apology"
ALS, August 8, 1807, highly pleased with Miller's "Letters"; Presbyterianism much indebted to Miller
ALS (initialed), undated
ALS, July 23, 1813, about the "Dark Ages"
ALS, August 21, 1823, thanking Miller for his present of "Letters on the Eternal Lordship of Christ"
ALS, April 10, 1847, wants to buy copies of Breckenridge's memoir of his wife (Miller's daughter)
ALS, June 10, 1845, describing the mission work in China
ALS (with envelope), July 24, 1849, expressing his gratitude at the honorary degree conferred on him by the College of New Jersey
ALS (with envelope), September 18, 1849, accompanying a few small publications
ALS, June 11, 1853, to Samuel Miller (son), regrets inability to supply a teacher
ALS, September 26, 1845, declaring himself a candidate for some vacant charge and asking for information onf "temperance"
ALS, September 29, 1845, regarding some question of church government
ALS, September 7, 1842
ALS, September 4, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), about the price of the maps of India and China, published by the Board of Missions
ALS, April 18, 1843, about a meeting of the Board of Missions
ALS, June 9, 1846, about the sailing of a company of missionaries to China and India
ALS, February 16, 1847, acknowledging the receipt of $50
ALS, March 25, 1848
ALS, June 29, 1848, enclosing a letter of Rev. Dr. Miller's to Rev. A. H. Seeley, India
ALS, May 11, 1832, regarding the condition of the church in Ohio
ALS, August 20, 1849, about the "Cincinati Society of Relgious Inquiry"
ALS, January 10, 1840, regarding a letter addressed by the general assembly to Dr. Muir, moderator of the assembly of 1838
ALS (with envelope), September 19, 1843, introducting Rev. Dr. Cunningham
ALS, January 12, 1839
ALS, November 5, 1845, regarding some point in the Church constitution
ALS, April 22, 1845
ALS, June 8, 1842
ALS, June 19, 1841
Ls (copies) [5], John Welch transcription collated with original by McCrie
ALS, [1817]
ALS, April 1, 1817
ALS, August 23, 1831, introducing Mr. John Dunlop
ALS, May 29, 1843, to Rev. Dr. Candish
ALS, April 15, 1799
ALS, February 3, 1800, general letter accompanying some pamphlets
ALS, April 27, 1801, introducing Mr. McCulloch's son, Mr. Robert McCulloch, Jr.
ALS, February 20, 1805, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a copy of the letters "A Retrospect of the 18th Century" and giving an account of the so-called "Farl Days in Scotland"
L, 1805
ALS, February 25, 1801, answering Rev. Dr. Miller's questions as to religious conditions and denominations in Ireland
ALS, March 24, 1801, relating to the projected academy of which Mr. McDowel aws appointed tutor
ALS, August 16, 1841, request for information about Dr. Breckenridge, whose funeral sermon he is to preach
ALS, September 12, 1849, letter with copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary in regard to Miller's offer to give up half of his salary; request that Miller lead the prayer in the inauguration of the new professor, Dr. Alexander
ALS, October 22, 1849, technical difficulties concerning a bequest to the Seminary by Mr. B. Smith; McDowell suggests that he and miller transfer their rights as executors to the Board of Trustees
ALS, November 13, 1825, arrangements for certain seminary students to receive certain scholarships
ALS, April 24, 1843, about the rights of ruling elders
ALS, March 30, 1844, relating to Rev. Dr. Miller's book on the office of the ruling Elders, and asking for a copy of Mr. McDowell's letter aluded to in said book
ALS, November 10, 1841, requesting Miller to write a piece for the "Missionary Chronicle," on the subject of Domestic Missions
ALS, November 15, 1841, answering Miller's questions about how long an article he wants for the "Missionary Chronicle"
ALS, November 30, 1841, many thanks for Miller's article; request for one or more articles
ALS, December 4, 1820, relating to mission work in Vincennes
ALS, November 26, 1841, regarding the call he has had from Little Falls; can he obtain ordination from the Presbytery of New Brunswick
ALS, October 9, 1843, Miller's advice sought regarding the establishment of an Old-School Church at Utica without permanent sessions
ALS, August 22, 1836, relating to Mr. McIver's book: "Questions on the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church..."; attached is a copy of Mr. McIver's letter to the editor of the Presbyterian concerning the book
ALS, September 3, 1840, asking Rev. Dr. Miller's advice concerning Mr. McIver's book: "Questions on the constitution of the Presbyterian Church"
ALS, September 18, 1840, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for consenting to examine the manuscript of Mr. McIver's book: "Questions..."
ALS, April 23, 1841, introducing Rev. A. Smith and relating to Mr. McIver's "Questions..."
ALS, January 29, 1842, relating to a matter of church law
ALS, April 7, 1842, relating to the disciplining of Mr. McQueen by the Church
ALS, September 3, 1844, relating to the disciplining of a ruling Elder
ALS, June 6, 1845, relating to Mr. McIver's book: "Questions designed to facilitate the study of the constitution of the Presbyterian Church"
ALS, April 4, 1848, relating to disciplining a pastor
ALS, February 21, 1839, about his eternal welfare
ALS, August 30, 1810, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for notification of Mr. McKean's election to the New York Historical Society
ALS, July 2, 1813, relating to the deceased Dr. Eliot
ALS, July 12, 1813, answering some queries from Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, July 21, 1813, relating to the Magdeburgh Church History
ALS, September 4, 1816, Mr. Bayard doubtful of any great gift to the Seminary from the rich men in Cambridge; as a small token of appreciation for the degree, he is sending to the Princeton library a copy of Griesback's edition of the New Testament
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D, January 1798, preface written by Mr. McKean and designed for a French edition of one of Mr. Dickinsons' publications
ALS, October 6, 1842, expressing thanks for Rev. Dr. Miller's letter of approval of a course taken by Mr. McKennan in Congress
ALS, March 23, 1805
ALS, April 29, 1841, relating to obtaining a charge for Mr. McKinley
ALS, May 24, 1809, wishes the matter to be places before the Elders, Deacons, and Trustees; confident he has alleged nothing which he cannot prove (this dispute arose over a separation of the churches in NYC and McKnight felt that he was being eased out)
ALS, July 3, 1809, relating to the controversy between Miller and McKnight; McKnight thinks it is obvious that Miller, in urging the separation of churches, and by his putting forward Mr. Speese as likely material for one of the pulpits, was only easing McKnight out
ALS, February 24, 1870, to Samuel Miller (son), family news
ALS, December 13, 1842
ALS, May 15, 1845
ALS, December 1, 1845
ALS, August 24, 1846
ALS, November 16, 1846, requesting Rev. Dr. Miller to write a history of Princeton Theological Seminary to be read before the New Jersey Historical Society
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ALS, November 7, 1822, advising Rev. Dr. Miller to reply to Stuart's letters
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ALS, returning some of Rev. Dr. Miller's letters
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ALS, June 7, 1803, expressing Dr. McLeod's opinion of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Review of the Philosophy of the Human Mind"; with recent additional notes on scrap paper
ALS, November 27, 1848, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for short reminisces of Mr. McLeod's father, Dr. Alexander McLeod
ALS, May 4, 1838, short sketch of his life and work; many recollections of Princeton days, men, and classmates
ALS, July 23, 1804, praising Rev. Dr. Miller's book; with xeroxed copy
ALS, July 24, 1813, announcing second Thursday of September to be a day of religious solemnity
ALS, February 13, 1836, discussion of the discord in the church with reference to the trial of Mr. Barnes
ALS, November 4, 1845, thinks there will be no impropriety for Miller to speak decidedly on a certain subject (at the dedicatory address of a monument to James Caldwell, class of 1759)
ALS, June 2, 1842, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for the gift of a few books
ALS, November 14, 1842, many thanks for Miller's letter; did not hear Dr. Chalmers preach while abroad
ALS, March 8, 1841, inquiry relating to divorce
ALS, August 23, 1853, to Samuel Miller (son), enclosing his card
ALS, February 9, 1846, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for the loan of the Historical Works of General Lee
ALS, May 1, 1848, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for the loan of some books
ALS, November 9, 1842, relating to calling a minister to Hackettstown Church
ALS, July 12, 1834, asking Rev. Dr. Miller's advice in regard to expression of pastor's opinion respecting slavery
LS (with envelope), December 29, 1846, respecting appointment of Rev. E. C. Bittinger as chaplain of the Navy
ALS, December 4, 1834, general letter announcing Mr. Matheson's safe arrival at home after his visit to America
ALS, June 8, 1836, asking for a copy of Dr. Porter's letters to Rev. Dr. Miller on the subject of the American Bible Society
ALS, December 21, 1847, announcing Rev. Dr. Miller's election to the Virginia Historical Society as an Honorary Member
ALS, May 6, 1848, presenting Rev. Dr. Miller with a subscription to the Virginia Historical Register
ALS, January 19, 1822, regarding the establishment of a Theological Seminary in Maryland under the auspices of the German Reformed Church
ALS, January 22, 1843, to Drs. Alexander, Miller, Hodge and Rev. J. A. Alexander, formal intimation of his plan not to return to the Seminary; deep gratitude for the kindness of his teachers; and for skilled instructions
ALS, January 1, 1848, asking for information on baptism
ALS, August 25, 1848, regarding actions taken by the General Assembly on certain points of church government
ALS, May 29, 1844, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for his autograph and giving somewhat of an autobiography
ALS, June 18, 1845, general letter
ALS, December 17, 1847, general letter
L (copy), written October 27, 1823, sent November 1st, 1823, by Miller in response to Rev. Sparks letter of September 18, 1823 (see Box 11, Folder 65)
ALS (with envelope), July 18, 1848, about the condition of the church in Scotland
ALS, August 7, 1848, about the honorary degree conferred on him
ALS, September 17, 1849, enjoyed visit from Rev. Dr. Miller's son; hopes Rev. Dr. Miller is enjoying his emeritus days; is sending a book and a few pamphlets via said son
ALS, June 15, 1827, general letter also containing a note by Christian Dewey
ALS, December 16, 1839, regarding some subscriptions for the Board of Publication [of the Presbyterian Church]
ALS, March 17, 1841, about taking Rev. Dr. Miller's portrait
ALS, April 198, 1827, accompanying a book for the Library of the College of New Jersey
ALS, March 25, 1833, general letter
ANS, April 2, 1833, introducing Rev. Mr. Sillie of Montrose
ALS, undated, anonymous letter suggesting a movement of public pryaer for divine guidance in the coming presidential election
ALS, November 28, 1839, about the decline of Presbyterianism in some parts of America
ALS, May 21, 1841, regarding a proposition made by a certain Mr. Turnbull
ALS, May 20, 1849, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to investigate the possibility of obtaining a scholarship for Mr. Moore's son at Princeton University
ALS (with envelope), December 22, 1850, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife); enclosed ALS, January 12, 1829, to Moore from Rev. Dr. Miller, with ALS, undated, by A. Alexander at end
ALS, January 27, 1849, introducing Mr. Samuel Thompson
ALS, regarding the first church at Rochester
ALS, September 20, 1844, asking information about some point of church government
ALS, December 21, 1843, about a D.D. degree for the Rev. Thomas. Startk of Forres, Scotland
ADS, April 20, 1821, soliciting his aid in securing a minister for their church; signed by Charles H. Haushey, John Mathews, John Janvier, and C. Vadegrief
ALS, April 29, 1846, asking for documents & records dealing with the history of the Presbyterian Church at Dover
ALS, January 28, 1847, about the purpose of his church in Dover
ALS, September 7, 1848, accompanying a letter from the ladies of his congregation to Mr. James Lennox; asking for Rev. Dr. Miller's approval
ALS, September 26, 1848, about purchasing a parsonage
ALS, Ocotober 10, 1848, acknowleding the receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's letter containing a check from Mr. Lennox, for the purchase of a parsonage
ALS (with envelope), September 8, 1849, about the progress made in purchasing a parsonage
ALS (with envelope), December 5, 1849, relating to the sum of money given to the church of Dover by Mr. Lennox
ALS, undated, criticizing the Fine Arts section of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Retrospect of the 18th Century"
ALS, November 3, 1841, about the publication of a letter of Rev. Dr. Miller's
L (copy), 1805, copy of a portion of a letter from Mr. Murray relating to the letter "Retrospect..."
ANS, undated, announcing the publication of the London edition of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Retrospect of the 18th century"
ALS (copy), July 26, 1804, also containing a copy of a letter on "The Retrospect of the 18th Century"; with an AN and an additional AN
ALS, August 27, 1839, about his intention of making a visit to Princeton
ALS, April 28, 1845, relating to young men who would be possble candidates for the seminary
ALS, November 28, 1845, enclosing a copy from the meeting of the Committee on the Caldwell Monument; request for a copy of Miller's spech on the dedication of the monument
ALS, August 23, 1842, asking for a list of authors on the Discipline and Government of the Methodist Episcopal Church
ALS, February 28, 1837, general letter
ALS, January 30, 1836, containing a copy of a letter from Dr. Tyler to Prof. Stove
ALS, January 26, 1837, about a letter sent by Dr. Porter to Dr. Beecher
ALS, September 10, 1835, relating to Dr. Beecher's publishing a letter written to him by Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, August 11, 1835, regarding the proceedings of the General Assembly
ALS (initialed), August 31, 1835, probably to Rev. Dr. Miller, critical letter upon copy of "Repository"
ALS, June 9, 1820, sending the Confession of Faith and another document; Miller's report and certain alterations in the Directory to be printed
ALS, July 11, 1838, regarding the settlement of an account for 50 copies of the "Synod of Dort"
ALS, October 29, 1845, about acknowledging the interest in a note of Mr. John Colts'
ALS, May 15, 1845, describing his life on the ship
D, May 12, 1819, extract from the minutes of the Directors of the African School established by the Synod of New York and New Jersey at their session in New York on the date listed; with a recent additional note on scrap paper
ALS, December 12, 1804, about publishing th e last Dr. Nisbet's lectures
ALS, February 11, 1806, regarding the publishing of the late Dr. Nisbet's lectures
ALS, June 25, 1807, about publishing the lecture of his father
ALS, November 4, 1838, about some letters of his father's
ALS, December 31, 1838, relating to compiling the "Memoirs of Dr. Nisbet"
ALS, January 10, 1840, suggestions regarding Rev. Dr. Miller's memior of Dr. Nisbet
ALS, May 23, 1840, regarding the publication of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Life of Dr. Nisbet"
ALS, October 22, 1840, regarding Rev. Dr. Miller's "Life of Dr. Nisbet"
ALS, March 13, 1801, answering certain queries of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, October 29, 1849, asking for information on some questions of church government
L (with envelope), February 4, 1847, letter written with an additional note signed by his song, U. E. Nott
ALS, November 28, -----, enclosing a copy of the Union College Total Abstinence Society's constitution
ALS, February 25, 1836, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to take charge of the Cedarville congregation; ANS (on third page), from Leonard Lawrence, emphasizing Mr. Osborn's request
ALS, April 19, 1834, relating to founding a "free Presbyterian Church" in Trention
ALS, undated, to the committee appointed to look into the matter of a "Free Presbyterian" Church in Trenton, a statement of conditions in Trenton
ALS, January 31, 1818, containing statistics of the Roman Catholic Church, etc.
ALS, October 19, 1849, regarding a Cathechism of the whole Bible
ALS, September 4, 1807, criticizing some works of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, July 12, 1838, announcing the appointment of Rev. Elliot as chaplain
ALS, c. 1848-1849, introducing Mr. McCauley as a prospective student at N.J. College; would like Miller to give him advice when temptations of college life become too great
ALS, September 22, 1842, asking for an appointment to some vacant charge
ALS, March 16, 1822, praising Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters on Unitarianism"
ALS, March 1, 1832, about a letter of Rev. Dr. Miller's to the American Home Mission Society
ALS, September 13, 1833, asking for information on church government
ALS, April 24, 1847, about the practices of the Central American Educational Society
Boston, August 4, 1833, about the subpect of "Popery"
ALS, December 3, 1835, about the action taken by the Synod at York
ALS, June 1, 1849, regarding a paper on the administering of Baptism to adults; the need for a uniform mode for such
ALS, February 3, 1848, about Rev. Dr. Miller's subscription to the "Jewish Chronicle"
ALS, September 17, 1835, enclosing a copy of a letter from Lyman Beecher to Mr. Nettleton [Note: On the margins of Mr. Pillsbury's letter: Dr. Nettleton has written urging Rev. Dr. Miller to reply to Mr. Beecher's action in publishing Rev. Dr. Miller's letter of a previous date.]
ALS, November 29, 1834, relating to Mr. Pinney's work at agent for the American Colonizatoin Society
ALS, November 11, 1835, enclosing a letter from Mr. Seoch to Mr. Plumber [letter missing]
ALS, March 5, 1836, more about the rumpus over Plumer's work--election to the Board of Eduation in Philadelphia
ADS, April 16, 1836, extracts from West Hanvoer Presbytery containing a copy of the "Resolutions on Slavery," signed by B.M. Smight with additional note by W.S. Plumer
ALS, May 15, 1841, general letter; unhappy because of death of brother
LS, February 25, 1836, about "Early Piety" with an AN
ALS, February 3, 1836, about some resolutions to be presented at a meeting of the general assembly
ALS, October 11, 1841, inviting Drs. Miller and Alexander to attend the sessions of the Synod of Virginia
ALS, November 26, 1842, about becoming an evangelist
ALS, May 24, 1849, about Rev. Dr. Miller's salary and resignation as professor
ALS, April 7, 1849, wants the truth from Miller; his suggestions retiring from the Seminary and reduction on his salary
ALS, June 13, 1849, more about Rev. Dr. Miller's salary; cautions prudence before giving away money
ALS, August 19, 1833, about "church unification" among various denominations
ALS, November 2, 1831, introducing several students proposing to enter the Seminary at Princeton
ALS, April 20, 1842, about the uniting of his church with the Caledonial Presbytery
ALS, October 15, 1849, asking for a brief life of Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, January 6, 1824
ALS, January 9, 1824, asking for a church history; signed by members of the class
ALS (with envelope), June 22, 1849, happy to have met his son (John); his visit to England was very helpful to the Colonization Cause; his examination before the House of Lords elicited much valuable information
ALS, May 12, 1832, about Master Henry Woodward
ALS, May 11, 1848, about his son's going to Africa as a missionary
ALS, June 29, 1832, practical suggestions to the new missionaries coming out to India; American missionaries not liked by the English and Scottish groups, but work goes on
ALS, September 18, 1833, suggestions on what to read before coming out to India; his opinions on the whole lot if Indians; descriptions of the two systems of religious faith amond the Hindus; single female missionary not much use; need great for other missionaries
ALS, November 24, 1834, general letter
ALS, April 25, 1826 (?), accompanying a parcel to Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, September 26, 1836, accompanying the first volume of a "History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland"
ANS, 1840, general note
ALS, March 13, 1840, asking for information on "Confirmation"
ALS, October 31, 1840, thanks for the pamphlets sent; reiniscences; commends Miller for his stand in the New versus Old School Presbyterianism
ALS, January 20, 1847, asking for advice in a controversy with Unitarian Seminary at Meadville
ALS, February 7, 1849, telling of the progress in his congregation
ALS, February 4, 1822, giving a friendly criticism on some work of Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, January 2, 1828, general letter; sorry he did not see him in Princeton; some state of Zion, need for Bible truth
ALS, February 5, 182-, about salting pork
ALS, March 5, 1835, about the controversy between the Old School and the New; ALS, April 22, 1836, reaction taken by the Synod of Philadelphia on the case of Brother Barnes
ALS, November 12, 1845, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to lecture in Philadelphia under the auspices of the Home Missionary and Tract Society of the city of Philadelphia. In addition to the signature of the writer are the autographs of W. S. E. Agnew, Theaddeaus Norris, W. P. Hacks, A. Cumming, W. H. Reid, Wm. Mc MaKin
ALS, November 19, 1841, his efforts to find either refutation or verification of certain passages, quoted by a Baptist minister, in the library; glad of Rev. Dr. Miller's aid to help him expose the truth
ANS, May 18, 1827, notes by Henry M. Ridgely with additional autograph note
ALS, May 20, 1849, request for information about James Lyon for a historical account
ALS, June 29, 1849, about Rev. George McNish
ALS, June 18, 1849, asking for a copy of the inscription on the tombstone of John Berrien
ALS, August 1846, introducing Mr. Spence, who joins Princeton College; any aid to him will be appreciated
ALS, March 11, ca.1800, biographical details about Rev. David Bostwick
ALS, July 10, 1815, about the bill for the transportation of, and custom duties on, some books
ALS, January 22, 1816, giving statistics of clergymen in England and Scotland
ALS, April 7, 1845, wants to know how McDowell feels about accepting a call to their church
ALS, July 5, 1808, plans and prospects for Dickinson College; hopes Miller will consider prayerfully the position before declining it
ALS, July 21, 1808, regrets that Miller can not accept the position of Principal in "our college"
ALS, October 8, 1808, Miller's election to the presidency of Carlise College by unanimous vote; hopes Miller will accept; high hopes for the college if he does
ALS, March 19, 1812, expression of sorrow and sympathy at the death of Dr. E.M. Miller and for the death of Rev. Dr. Miller's young son
ALS, March 24, 1812, as expression of his sorrow and esteem for Dr. Edward Miller, he has published a tribute; wishes Rev. Dr. Miller would publish his brother's papers
ALS, May 9, 1812, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for his memorial of Dr. Edward Miller
ALS, April 13, 1813, words of praise and delight for Rev. Dr. Miller's "Life of Dr. Rodgers"; mentions his latest work on the diseases of the mind
ALS, September 23, 1840, referring to the Rutherford Library; some volumes of which are now in the University Library
ALS, April 5, 1841, thanking Miller for his work on "Christian Ministry"
ALS, September 11, 184- (?), accompanying a letter from Dr. Candlish of Edinburgh
ALS, June 29, 1841, about certain books to be sent to Rev. Dr. Miller by the Publication Board containing also a note of Rev. Dr. Miller's
ALS, May 30, 1853, to Samuel Miller (son), request for Miller to recommend a teacher for their Academy to relieve their principal, whose health is feeble
ALS, October 22, 1800, giving facts about the state of religion in England
ALS, May 8, 1802, introducing Missionary Chamberlaine and his wife
ALS (copy), copy of a letter dated May 8, 1802 to Rev. Miller introducing Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlaine, missionaries to Bengal
ALS, undated, about some missionaries in India
ANS, May 13, 1806, accompanying "Scott's Exposition" for the College of New Jersey
ANS, undated, accompanying "Scott's Family Bible" for the College of New Jersey
ANS, March 21, ---- (with envelope), requesting him to attend a meeting of the Synomiletic Society
ANS, November 23, 1839, about an engraving of Dr. Nisbet
ALS (with envelope), July 5, 1872, to Samuel Miller (son), enclosing a printed appeal for a subscription to the Princeton College Alumni Fund to raise the salaries of the professors
ALS (with envelope), August 12, 1872, to Samuel Miller (son), requesting Miller to give him the addresses of certain alumni; to give aid to the committee, working in his vicinity; great necessity for brief talks as means to bring in the money
ALS, September 3, 1842, to Samuel Miller (son), thanks for the addresses sent; answers questions about the salaries for the professors; hopes to raise funds to add to the salaries, via The Princeton College Alumni Fund
ALS, November 6, 1872, to Samuel Miller (son), how much has Miller raised for the Princeton College Alumni Fund; reports on his progress
ALS, May 19, 1845, requesting Miller to preach for him some Sabbath
ALS, April 24, 1847, greatly honored by the request to speak to the Alumni of Nassau Hall at centennary celebration; as yet, still undecided whether or not to accept the invitiation
ALS, February 16, 1842 asking for information on some point of church order
ALS, January 21, 1801, answering some queries of Rev. Dr. Miller.
L (copy), January 21, 1801, copy of letter to Rev. Dr. Miller in which Scott gave an account of the state of the Church of England
ALS, August 10, 1843, asking for missionaries to do mission work in New Orleans
ALS, July 16, 1844, asking for information about some points of church polity
ALS, September 27, 1842, requested Miller's opinion on certain matters of church discipline
ALS, August 29, 1816, telling of the state of affairs at Dartmouth College; and asking Rev. Dr. Miller if he would consider becoming its president with ALS (copy) of letter; ALS (copy, September 7, 1816, Rev. Dr. Miller's answer in which he says he cannot accept the presidency
ALS, December 19, 1816, about Mr. Finley's mission for colonizing the free slaves
ALS, October 16, 1817, about a certain Mr. Stafford
ALS, July 8, 1817, general letter
ALS, March 11, 1816, asking for advice
ALS, April 19, 1848, about uncovering the head in public worships
AMsS, undated, small booklet on outside of which is written: "Some historical extracts from the Dutch poems of D. Selinus, in MS for the use of Rev. Dr. Miller, with some remakrs by the translator." The poems are missing except the "Epitaph for Peter Stuyvesant"; also Selinus [Note: 'D." stands for domine which is the latin term for 'lord' or 'master' used when addressing clergy or educated profressionals; as such, it is not the first name of this individual, it is part of his title. However, it is useful for researching as results are available using domine that are not available when 'Henricus' is used.]
ALS, June 27, 1838, enclosing ALS, June 26, 1838, from the Secretary of the Navy in which he explains how Miller can reach his son, who is with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific
ALS, May 6, 1839, very glad to have rendered what help he could regarding the New versus Old School controversy; confident the decision will go in their favor--i.e. Old School's
ALS, May 8, 1839, announcing the decision from the Chief Justic in favor of the Old School; hopes next General Assembly can meet in comfort with the refractory members removed, now
ALS, July 16, 1839, about the decision of the trial in the controversy between the Old and the New Schools
ALS, November 14, 1840, the appointment in question belongs to Post-master General; comments on the political state of the government with Gov. Harrision coming into office after Jackson and Van Buren
ALS, February 1841, cannot say how Clay and Southward feel toward each other; the president (Harrision) has a stiff course with all the office seekers surrounding him; spoils system disgusting
ALS, May 14, 1847, his ill-health prevents him from accepting the invitation of the College of N.J.
ALS, July 29, 1847, ill-health prevents his coming to the centennial celebration of N.J. College; should like to see William Sergeant be graduated; hopes some layman will point out that the character of the college used to be and always should be of a religous note, a "temple of piety"
ALS, August 6, 1845, William is to enter the Junior class at Princeton; characteristics of William; hopes Miller will look out for him
ALS, November 17, 1840, praise for and criticism of Miller's "Memior of Dr. Nisbet"
ALS (copy), June 10, 1754, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father), copied by Samuel Miller (son), comforting Miller in his illness
ALS (copy), July 12, 1766, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father), giving friendly information
ALS, July 16, 1836, a few facts about a Mr. Abbot
ALS, September 30, 1847, asking for a minister and help out in Oregon
ALS, October 23, 1848, asking a few questions about Rev. Dr. Miller's work "On ruling Elders"
ALS, October 27, 1848, about some point n Rev. Dr. Miller's "On ruling Elders"
ALS (portion), undated, dealing with the education of his sons
ALS, July 24, 1841, to Samuel Miller (son), announcing his election to the honorary membership of the Goethian Siterary Society of Marshall College
ALS, December 22, 1840, asking about some point of church government
ALS, August 14, 1804, a few facts about Mr. Hampson's life, which may explain his attitutude toward Methodism and Wesley, as evinced in H.'s history
ANS, 1833, to Samuel Miller (son), accompanying an order from Miss R. H. Day to a certain Mr. Richards
ALS, June 28, 1825, announcing the intention of Rev. Thomas E. Hughes' sons going to Princeton Seminary
ALS, June 3, 1835, respecting Rev. Dr. Miller's "On Ruling Elders"
ALS, September 18, 1848, accompanying sermon on "The Religiou & Patriotism of '76"
ALS, December 19, 1845, about some lectures on Universalism
ALS, November 29, 1845, about a point of church government
ALS, September 5, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), about the price of several books
ALS, December 4, 1838, about resigning his charge
ALS, January 8, 1839, sending Miller his article on Mormons (?) for suggestions
ALS, June 4, 1840, regarding the Sorship (?) of Christ
ALS, December 1841, asking for a criticism for his "Lectures on Apostol Succ (?)"; and his "Cathechism"
ALS, August 28, 1843, asking for a criticism of his Cathechism
ALS, September 29, 1843, acknowledging Rev. Dr. Miller's commendation of his Cathechism; differs with him on Eldership
ALS, October 17, 1843, acknowledging the honor conferred on him by the College of New Jersey
ALS, October 16, 1820, about the Morarian establishment at Salem
ALS, September 27, 1841, can Miller give aid to the church at Sing Sing; Mr. Henry, the pastor, has been forced to relinquish his charge because of ill-health; description of the growth of the region
ALS, February 1842, Henry sent in a decisive resignation of his charge; his health is much better, now that he is abroad' wants Miller's opinion of Mr. Teese, as a successor to Henry
DS, undated, copy of Mr. Snowden's poem signed by the author and addressed to Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, August 22, 1843, announcing Rev. Dr. Miller's election as one of the vice-presidents of the "Christian Alliance"
ALS, March 10, 1835, information about Mr. Grundy very satisfactory; requests Miller to put a phrase into good Latin; please by Miller's estimate of his speech
ALS, April 5, 1836, about writing the "Life of Edwards"
ALS, March 18, 1836, asking him to write a "Life of President Jonathan Edwards" for the "Library of American Biography"
ALS, November 5, 1836, about the form and publication of the "Life of Edwards"
ALS, February 14, 1837, announcing the reciept of the manuscript of the "Life of Edwards"
ALS, October 11, 1837,sending eight copies of Miller's "Life of Jonathan Edwards"
ALS, September 18, 1823, accompanying a volume containing a series of letters addressed to Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, March 22, 1821, by the Editor of the Unitarian Miscellany
ALS, June 22, 1809, Speece's testimony in favor of Rev. Dr. Miller; states he never intimated that, in asking Speece to come to N.Y., he was easing McKnight out
ALS, January 28, 1809, thanking Miller for his "Letters on the Ministry""
ALS, November 3, 1831, introducing Mr. Richard Webster
ALS, August 29, 1833, about some autographs
ALS, June 25, 1838, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to revise the "Memoirs of Dr. Griffin" before it is published
ALS, May 14, 1842, telling about the trouble between Mr. Delavan and himself
ALS, February 16, 1843, about a D.D. degree for Rev. Andre Ferriar (?), President of Madision College, Pa
ALS (with envelope), July 20, 1847, asking for a list of Rev. Dr. Miller's publications
ALS, January 5, 1848, about some facts of the life of Rev. Dr. McLeod
ALS (with envelope), January 12, 1848, about a sketch for some work of Dr. Sprague's
ALS (with envelope), January 31, 1848, thanking him for his kindness in writing a biogrpahical sketch of his own father and Dr. Ewing
ALS, February 22, 1848, acknowledging Rev. Dr. Miller's sketch of Dr. Ewing, and asking him for an epitome of Dr. Abeel's character
ALS, March 1, 1848, thanking him for a biographical sketch
ALS, November 7, 1848, about some of his sketches
ALS, May 7, 1849, apologizing for an erasure in one of Rev. Dr. Miller's manuscripts
ALS, June 4, 1849, about returning a letter concerning Dr. Rodgers
ALS, November 18, 1838, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for the beneficial work done upon Dr. Springs charge in the latter's absence
ALS, January 31, 1835, making provisions for Dr. Spring's charge during his absence
ALS, July 1, 1835, reporting conditions and laws of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland
ALS, February 13, 1822, thanking him for his "Letters on Unitarianism"
ALS, June 2, 1843, asking for source of information of a statement made by Rev. Dr. Miller in the tract "Presbyterianism, the true...Constitution of the Church of Christ"
ALS, August 2, 1847, expressing gratification at Rev. Dr. Miller's report of Mr. Emerson's work as a student in the Theological Seminary
ALS, December 10, 1848, inviting Rev. Dr. Miller to Mr. Stearns' home
ALS, December 17, 1833, relating to some disputed points in Rev. Dr. Miller's "Eleventh letter to Presbyterians"
ALS, July 31, 1835, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to recommend, in America, Mr. Steven's work, "British Churches in the Netherlands"; enclosed pamphlet advertising said work
ALS, February 1, 1843, relating to the scholarship given Princeton Theological Seminary by Mr. Stille's father
ALS, March 2, 1820, announcing Rev. Dr. Miller's election to the New York State Historical Society, as an honorary member; also giving instructin as to planting and raising various vegetables
ANS, July (?) 11, 1841 (?), an appeal for Miller to come soon: "Mr. B. is sinking"
ALS, February 2, 1849, regarding a question of church discipline
ALS, undated, accompanying a copy of "Selections from the Executive Correspondence of New Jersey," presented to Rev. Dr. Miller by Mr. Strong
ANS, April 1, 1845, inviting him to preach the opening sermon at the declaration of the new church; signed also by John Johnstone
ALS, May 16, 1845, relating to transfer of Presbyterian Church in Jersey City to Dutch Reform
ALS, September 17, 1845, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for his letter of consolation
ALS, December 16, 1847, relating to calling Mrs. Abraham Gosman to the Presbyterian Church in Jersey City
ALS, February 24, 1848, inquiring of Rev. Dr. Miller the standing of James G. Shinn in the Seminary relating to calling Mr. Shinn as assistant Pastor of Jersey City Church
ALS, September 16, 1829, containing thanks for a copy of Rev. Dr. Miller's lecture on a full course of Theological study, and accompanying a copy of Mr. Stuarts "Structures"
ALS, June 6, 1827, asking permission to make a tract of the third letter of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Clerical Manners"
ALS, August 6, 1823, relating to Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters on the Worship of Christ"
ALS, March 25, 1831, general letter
ALS, June 26, 1847, Prof. Stuart of Andover should like to accept the invitation to attend the centennial celebration of Princeton College; ill-health prevents him; he and his colleagues unite in a (temperance) toast to Princeton
ALS, October 18, 1827, to Mr. David Preston relating to conditions in Mr. Stuart's church
ALS, December 23, 1833, about the schisms which took place in the Synod of Kentucky
ALsS (2), June 16, 1847, asking information as to proper method of receiving members into the Presbyterian Church; one letter is not dated
ALS, January 3, 1822, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to recommend Seminary students suitable for work in missions
ALS, December 30, 1824, relating to publishing of Rev. Dr. Miller's reply to Catholics and his criticism of Bishop Hobart's views on Bible societies
AL (Initialed), February 18, 1841, accompanying some flower seeds
ALS, October 1831, recommending Mr. Charles Roger as a future student in the Seminary
ALS, May 25, 1845, brief statements of the denominational changes in the Church of Jersey City, as found in the Book of Minutes of the Classis of Bergen
ALS, February 22, 1822, answering by quotation certain charges brought against Dr. Priestly in Miller's letters on Unitarianism
ALS, October 28, 1843, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to prepare some information "on the subject of...managing a collegiate charge"
ALS, May 28, 1845, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a letter and the biography of Rev. R. W. McCheyne.
ALS (with envelope), February 27, 1846, thanking Rev. Dr. Miller for a friendly letter
ALS, Setpember 16, 1841, to the Professors in the Seminary, requesting them to look up his dismission in 1835 in the records of the Presbytery of Elizabethtown to settle some misunderstanding
ALS, February 11, 1834, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), among the Mohammedans
ALS, October 28, 1832, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), about his proposed voyage to Syria as a missionary
ALsS (2), April 15, 1833, asking advice relating to receiving Oriental converts into the church; one letter is not dated
ALS, May 6, 1846, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to procure him a copy of Rev. Dr. Miller's sermon on "Divine goodness Displayed in the Revolution"
ALS, July 19, 1842, about the surrounding influence and expense of Prineton Theological Seminary in view of recommending it to a certain young man
ALS, September 10, 1847, stating reasons for not answering Rev. Dr. Miller's letter sooner
ALS, February 25, 1822, Unitarianism a malignant heresy, he learns from a letter from Miller; sending a pamphlet about methods of education; state of Zion in his vicinity
ALS, December 6, 1854, to Samuel Miller (son), enclosing the copy of a note sent by Rev. Dr. Miller.
ALS, August 31, 1847, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for measurements of Princeton Church building as pattern for church building to be built by Rev. Todd's congregation
ALS, December 16, 1845, to Samuel Miller (son), regrets he cannot accept the invitation to attend the dedication of Miller's church; list of subscriptions he got for the church at Plattsburg
DS, [April 6, 1809], regarding Rev. Dr. Miller's appointment as chaplin of the Frist Regiment of the First Brigade of Artillery of the State of New York
ALS, October 25, 1841, inviting Rev. Dr. Miller to dedication of Presbyterian Church at Manchester
ALS, August 15, 1845, relating to Mr. Trumbull's experiences since leaving Princeton Seminary
ALS, May 8, 1838, relating to letter sent by Presbyterian Church of U.S. to Church of Scotland; also promising Rev. Dr. Miller reminiscences of Mr. Turnbull's grandfather
ALS, February 20, 1805, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to add a few reminiscences of Dr. Nesbit, written by Mr. James Duncan
ALS, July 6, 1836, asking Rev. Dr. Miller for a pastor for Rev. Tuston's charge when the latter leaves
ALS, July 1848, to Samuel Miller (son), signed W. Medill, regarding placing of Indians of Chickasan Tribe in Miller's school at Mount Holly
ALS, February 24, 1837, sending Rev. Dr. Miller $20, half of which is to constitute Mr. Usher a life member of the Tract Society and half to help raise funds for libraries for seamen
ALS, February 19, 1844, stating that Mr. Usher has sent Rev. Dr. Miller a book called "The Christian Defense" by Mr. William Henry; on another page of the letter is ANS, March 6, 1844, by Mr. Henry, telling Rev. Dr. Miller where to call for the book
ALS, September 21, 1833, to the President of the Theological Seminary, announcing shipment of Rev. Charles Simeon's "Hora Homeletica" to the library of Princeton Theological Seminary
ALS, April 1, 1841, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), general letter
ALS, June 30, 1845, requesting Miller to preach in his church; the need for infant baptism; flourishing state of Zion
ALS, August 3, 1846, inviting Miller and wife to attend Harvest Home Celebration
ALS, July 26, 1845, Miller's opinion requested regarding certain matters of church polity
ALS, June 30, 1834, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to make an address to the Harlingen Temperance Society; written by one of the three signers : Elias Van Fleet, John Ditmay, John A. Hudmut
ALS, February 25, 1843, asking when crosses were first put upon churches
ALS, February 2, 1849, about stereotyping the "Memoirs of Dr. Rogers"
ALS, February 3, 1832, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), asking permission to publish Mrs. Miller's letter relating to "infant training"
ALS, May 7, 1833, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), respecting the publication of Mrs. Miller's opinions on "infant training"
ALS, December 8, 1846, asking Rev. Dr. Miller to recommend a young lady as a teacher in a select school
ALS, September 12, 1847 (?), asking Miller to recommend a pious Presbyterian School for his two daughters; mentions his electino to Congress
ALS, July 25, 1827, with enclosure; includes recent notes on scrap paper
ALS, December 8, 1841, asking for recommendatory certificate for some work about to be published
ALS, April 26, 1846, enclosing a contribution for the indigent students at Prineton Seminary from the Dorcas Society
ALS, November 12, 1840, asking for information about Rev. William Wallace, mentioned in Rev. Dr. Miller's "Memior of Dr. Nisbet"
ALS, July 26, 1847, about some questions of church government
ALS, September 17, 1809, about some books desired by Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS. October 23, 1809, recommending a Mr. Corbet of New York
ALS, June 3, 1809, about some books desired by Rev. Dr. Miller
LS, August 29, 1793
ALS, April 3, 1834, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), speaks about Mrs. Miller's effort in founding the Princeton Charity School
ALS, May 21, 1847, asking for a studetnt to act as a missionary
ALS, December 17, 1840, Miller's opinion requested regarding Watson's receiving into the fold members of Rev. McLean's church
ALS (with envelope), December 4, 1845, introducing Mr. R. P. Dunn (?)
ALS, August 10, 1807, acknowledging the receipt of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Letters"; typed copy of second paragraph of letter included
ALS, April 27, 1847, about his plan to do research work for church history
ALS, January 3, 1847, acknowledging Miller's gift of fifty dollars; is sending a copy of a letter from a "departed brother"
ANS, May 20, 1812, accompanying some gifts
ANS, December 25, 1854, to Samuel Miller (son), asking that Wetherhill's son, Thomas, be allowed to spend Christmas at home
ALS, March 17, 1836, about "Infant Baptism among the Waldenses"
ALS, March 11, 1815, about th formal revival of the Jesuit order
ALS, May 25, 1813, apologizing for his poor sermon
ALS, December 23, 1865, to Samuel Miller (son), sending copied letters in response to Miller's request; preceeded by ALsS (copies), September 4, 1848 and October 9, 1848, from Rev. Dr. Samuel Miller, to White, about paying particular attention to the children of his pastorate in South Trenton
ALS, September 25, 1848, deeply appreciative of Miller's interest; an account of his efforts particularly with the children and young people in South Trenton
ALS, June 12, 1854, to Samuel Miller (son), asking if Miller has a vacancy for a young man as a teacher & pupil, a Mr Frederick Bruce; a copy of a testimonial for Bruce by his former teacher
ANS, May 27, 1846, enclosing check for interest due on the scholarship founded by the late Martha Le Roy
D, 1849, receipt for interest on the legacy of Martha Le Roy
ANS, February 19, 1849, enclosing a check for the interest on the legacy of Mrs. Le Roy
ALS, September 17, 1845, enclosing an extract from the minutes of the New Jersey Historical Society, in which a note of thanks is givne for the discourse delivered before the society
ALS, December 27, 1814, about the sale of Rev. Dr. Miller's "Volume of Letters" and "On Ruling Elders"
ALS, August 27, 1834, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), sending a subscription to "The Mothers Magazine" and asking her to contribute to it
ALS, January 21, 1835, to Mrs.Miller, about the "Mothers Magazine"
ALS, January 21, 1848, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), asking her to contribute to the "Mother's Magazine"
ALS, March 29, 1849, about a letter of Rev. Dr. Miller's to the "American Colonization Society"
DS, May 11, 1832, bill for delivering of some furniture
AN, undated, about a certain Sarah -
ALS, October 29, 1845, about slaveholding
ALS, December 5, 1839, sending enclosure as an explanation for the terms used by the Countess of Leven in speaking of Dr. Rush; enclosed AD (copy), 1827, extract from Paulson's Daily Advertiser, copied by H.I. Williams, relating the back story of the monument erected to the memory of Capt. William Leslie by Benjamin Rush, with typed copy
ALS (with envelope), November 24, 1811, announcing that the D.D. degree has been conferred on Miller by the University of North Carolina
ALS, May 11, 1812, reasons why Caldwell is resigining the presidency of N.C. University; requesting Miller to accept the presidency; descriptions of the region, prospects, salary, and buildings
ALS, July 23, 1842, about some question of church government
ALS, June 25, 1841, about a ruling Elder
ALS, August 14, 1842, about a son proposing to ender the Theological Seminary
ALS, April 10, 1848, upbraiding Rev. Dr. Miller for accusing him of some statement upon hearsay information
ALS, undated, to Mrs. Sarah Miller (wife), describing their mission work
ANS, February 25, 1848, about a book desired by Rev. Dr. Miller
ALS, July 26, 1847, accepts with pleasure the invitation to attend the Centennary Celebration; suggests that this would be a suitable time for placing a memorial on the sight of Log College, subscriptions for which would be cheerfully given
ALS, January 20, 1817, about "burning" strawberry vines
ALS (copy), February 25, 1786, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father), dealing with a discussion on church government and discipline
ALS (copy), April 24, 1788, to Rev. Dr. John Miller (father), dealing with the Book of Discipline
ALS, May 1, 1833, about introducing the shorter Presbyterian Catechisms into Sabbath Schools
ALS, July 30, 1827, giving suggestions for the second edition of Rev. Dr. Miller's book "On Clerical Manners and Habits"
ALS, March 11, 1830, requesting Miller to give him a few facts about Blair; and in so doing Wisner gives a few himself
ALS, January 29, 1833, accompanying Rev. Williams' "Historical Account of First Presbyterian Church in Newburyport"
ALS, March 9, 1822, giving a friendly criticism of "Letters on Unitarianism"
ALS, November 27, 1822, giving a criticism of "Stuart's Letters"
ALS, December 18, 1818, to Rev. Benjamin Blydenburg Wisner, giving a detailed account of Jemima Wilkinson and the religious sect started by her
ALS, September 9, 1824, acknowledging receipt of one of Rev. Dr. Miller's lectures
ALS, January 7, 1836, relating to the retention of peace and union in the church
ALS, April 2, 1836, about the slavery question
ALS, March 31, 1836, criticizing Rev. Dr. Miller's report on the "Slavery Question"
ALS, July 25, 1836, about becoming an agent for A.B.C.F.M.
ADS, November 4, 1831, certifying that Mr. Alanson Scofield is a member of the Presbyterian Church , in good and regular standing
ALS, July 4, 1827, announcing the time for a meeting
ALS, August 8, 1832, about a secretary for the A.B.C.F.M.
ALS, July 9, 1836, about Rev. Barnes
ALS, May 10, 1841, general letter
ALS, November 9, 1929, acknowledging receipt of a U.S. Bank note for the maintenance of his brother Henry Woodward's children
ALS, May 31, 1832, about his brother Henry's children
ALS, January 6, 1836, asking Rev. Dr. Miller about Mr. Woodward becoming ordained
D, undated, will of Henry and Lydia M. Woodward
ALS, March 24, 1824, asking Miller to become executor of his property
ALS, January 2, 1826, announcing the death of Mrs. Woodward
ALS, July 12, 1828, general letter
ALS, February 19, 1831, introducing his son William A.
ALS, December 16, 1831, accompanying a petition to the Orphans Court
ALS, December 17, 1831, introducing his song Henry
ALS, January 28, 1839, general letter
ALS, June 7, 1832, about his ungle Henry's petition to the Orphan's Court
ALS, February 4, 1803, giving Rev. Dr. Miller information respecting "present religious sentiments of the teacers of religion" in the state of New Hamshere
ALS, February 10, 1849, acknowledging, for Dr. McLeod, Rev. Dr. Miller's letter to the former