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1748.
Jan. 11. From the Rev. Richard Grey, D. D.
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Relative to his new translation of "The last Words of David."
Feb. 2. From the Rev. John Barker ....
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Curious particulars relative to a scheme for the comprehension of
the Dissenters within the pale of the Established Church.
Feb. 10. From the Rev. David Longueville..
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Relating the great success of Dr. Doddridge's "Letters to the Pro-
testant Inhabitants of the Low Countries, upon an extraordinary crisis
in their affairs."
Feb. 25. From the Bishop of Worcester...
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Feb.
Singular fact relative to the County Hospital at Worcester.
From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.
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Some valuable remarks on the danger of depending too far on the
feelings, in religious matters.
March 14. From Gilbert West, Esq. LL. D.
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Parallel betwixt himself and Colonel Gardiner; his
of the Odes of Pindar;” the advantages, and duty, of religious candour.
March 22. From the Rev. David Fordyce, M. A.
An important question, and a fair challenge!
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April 12. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D.
Devotional views, &c.
April 14. From the Rev. Thomas Hunt, D. D......
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Affectionate and pious, with a sketch of her character.
Some remarkable facts in natural history.
July 12. From Henry Baker, Esq. F. R. S.
A curious case of mental delusion, &c.
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Sept. 8. From the Rev. Francis Ayscough, D. D.......................
A message from the Princess of Wales, relative to the third volume
of the Family Expositor.
Oct. 2. To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D. ...
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Remarks on the injurious effects of Moravianism at Northampton.
Oct. 27. From the Countess of Hardwicke...
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Pious observations, &c.
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Nov. 22. From Mr. Parker...
Interesting particulars relative to the last illness of Dr. Watts.
Nov. 24. From Mr. Parker
Pious sentences uttered by Dr. Watts shortly before his death.
Nov. 29. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.
The decease of Dr. Watts.
Dec. 15. To Mr. Williams
Circumstantial detail of the mode in which Dr. Doddridge discharged
the pastoral duties, with his letter of instructions to the Deacons of his
Church.
Dec. 22. From Mr. Parker ...
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Remarks on the character of Dr. Watts; his moderation, &c.
Dec. 31. From the Rev. Nathaniel Lardner, D. D. ...........
On various readings of certain passages in the New Testament.
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1749.
Jan. 7. From the Rev. J. Barker....
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Important opinion as to the authority of a Pastor in dispensing the
elements at the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
On the great success of Dr. Doddridge as a preacher and practical
writer,
March 1. To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D................
Speaks of having been imposed upon; literary remarks, &c.
March 5. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq...
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Observations on Dr. Watts's "Improvement of the Mind:" notice
of an earthquake, &c.
March 20. From the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D.
May 8. From R. Cruttenden, Esq....
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A playful dissertation on the advantages of vanity!
June 10. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D.
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Remarks on "Hervey's Meditations," &c.
June 10. From W. Oliver, M. D.
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A cogent argument on a question of great importance.
June 17. From Gilbert West, Esq. LL. D......
The second marriage of Mr. Lyttelton, &c.
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July 4. From the Rev. John Barker.....
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On a reform of the Liturgy.
July 15. From the Rev. Mark Hildesley, D. D.......... 134
July 21. From the Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointing an interview, &c.
Some particulars relative to the University of Leyden, &c.
Dec. 23. From John Fergusson, Esq...
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Curious account of his having thrown up stony secretions from the
lungs.
1750.
Jan.
From the Countess of Huntingdon
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Relates the circumstance of Mr. Whitfield's having preached at her
house before many of the nobility.
Feb. 13. From Henry Baker, Esq. F. R.S.
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Interesting particulars of the effects in London of the Earthquake
which had then recently occurred.
March 24. From the Bishop of London
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The great importance of Christianity in a civil point of view.
April 11. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.....
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A caution.
May 10. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.
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An important hint relative to the education of dissenting ministers.
June 5. From the Rev. John Barker
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Notice of a scheme for the establishment of a Presbyterian Aca-
demy in London.
June 6. From the Countess of Huntingdon
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June 7. From the Rev. Mark Hildesley, D. D. ...
June
On the Love of God and the doctrine of Grace.
Sentiments of humility and devotion.
June 15. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D.
Candid sentiments as to the propriety of a reform in the Church.
June 26. To the Rev. Benjamin Fawcett...
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Sept. 15. From the Duchess of Somerset.....
Aug. 9. From the Archbishop of Canterbury . .
On some ecclesiastical matters.
Aug. 25. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D......
On the propagation of Christianity abroad, &c.
Sept. 13. To the Rev. Benjamin Fawcett
Particulars relative to the Academy.
Candid sketch of her own character.
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An account of the charity which formed the foundation of the "Bible
Society."
March 9. From Captain Hay
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Thanking Dr. Doddridge for influence used with Lord Halifax, &c.
April 9. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D..
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An allusion to the marriage of Miss Scott, &c.
Some valuable remarks on the authority of the English bishops in
the colonies.
June 20. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D.D......
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Expressive of great esteem; a notice of his cough, as alarming to
his friends in town; and his sentiments on the occasion.
June 29. To Mrs. Doddridge...
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Particulars of personal interest, &c.
July 24. To Miss Doddridge.
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Interesting hints relative to the declining state of his health.
Aug. 5. From the Rev. John Barker....
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The consolations of religion and friendship in a season of dangerous
illness urged with great eloquence.
Aug. 6. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.
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The deep affliction felt among the friends of Dr. Doddridge on ac-
count of his illness.
Aug. 7. From the Rev. Thomas Yeoman
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The general anxiety entertained for the welfare of Dr. Doddridge by
his people at Northampton.
Sept. 2. From Mr. Williams....
The comforts of faith and holiness recommended with great force
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and beauty.
Sept. 2. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D.
Death, the triumph of a Christian!
Sept. 4. To Miss Doddridge
Lingering hopes of amendment.
Sept. 10. From the Rev. Caleb Ashworth, D. D..............
Sept. 11. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq..
Judicious advice.
Expressive of great piety and tenderness.
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