papers of john nelson darby - university of manchester

Papers of John Nelson Darby Reference code: JND Title: Papers of John Nelson Darby Dates of creation: 1800–1882 Held at: The University of Manchester, The John Rylands University Library Extent: 1.5 linear metres Extent: 14 boxes Extent: 617 items. Physical condition: Many items in this collection are in poor physical condition. Name of creator: John Nelson Darby Level of Description: fonds Language: English Published by: John Rylands University Library 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England tel.: +44 (0)161–834–5343 fax: +44 (0)161–834–5574

Biographical history John Nelson Darby was one of the founder members of what later became known as the Plymouth Brethren. When the latter split in 1848, he went on to become the first leader of the 'Exclusive Brethren'. He was a noted biblical scholar whose doctrinal system was adopted well beyond the confines of the Brethren, and is a seminal influence on present day Christian fundamentalism, particularly that in America.

John Nelson Darby was born on 18th November 1800. His father John Darby was a wealthy merchant, who inherited the family home of Leap Castle in King's County, Ireland in 1824.

Darby was educated at Westminster School, and Trinity College Dublin, where he studied classics, and was awarded a coveted gold medal on graduation in 1819. From here he pursued a career at law, being first admitted to the King's Inn, Dublin and later to Lincoln's Inn, London. However, the law did not suit his temperament, and his spiritual leanings inclined him towards the Anglican Church. Despite his father's disapproval, he was ordained as a deacon of the Church of Ireland in 1825 and as a priest in 1826. He became the curate of an isolated rural parish in County Wicklow.

Darby was not to remain long in the Anglican Church; a mixture of pragmatic disillusion and spiritual differences together forced him out. In Ireland the activities of Archbishop Magee in the mid-1820s generated a controversy with the Catholic Church, culminating in his demand that each convert from Catholicism swear an oath of allegiance to the British Crown. This was anathema to Darby: it was contrary to the heavenly focus required of the church, and analogous to the worst features of Roman

Catholicism; he published a polemical pamphlet critical of Magee and his supporters. At around the same time, Darby was involved in a riding accident and retired to his sister's homes in Delgary and Dublin to convalesce. During his convalescence he underwent a spiritual experience, which was to alter his attitude to the church and to the ministry, and have important long term consequences. It was here that his High Church phase ended; he arrived at the conclusion that spiritual authority rested ultimately with scripture rather than the church, embraced a literal biblical hermeneutic, and came to a new awareness of his relationship to Christ. He developed a particular interest in the history of the early church, which led him to question the notion of an Established Church, and moved towards recognition of the 'priesthood of all believers'. His study of scripture also led him to reflect anew on Biblical prophecy and to conclude that God's promises to the Christian church were different to those made to the nation of Israel.

Whilst in Dublin, Darby was present at the meetings of a group of individuals, including Francis Hutchinson, Edward Cronin, Anthony Norris Groves, and J.G. Bellett, whose gatherings are generally regarded as marking the beginning of what would later be known to the world as the Plymouth Brethren.

Darby visited Switzerland in the late 1830s, where his fascination with the continental réveil enabled him to develop his ideas further, in particular his notion of the 'church in ruins'. His influence led to a call for secession, and the establishment of groups of Darbistes in France and Switzerland. He returned to England in 1845 following a revolution in Switzerland. Here he came into conflict with Benjamin Wills Newton, who had come to dominate the Plymouth assembly of Brethren. Differences over eschatology, accusations of Newton's Christological heresy, disagreement over the authority of teachers and the nature of open worship, mixed with a general atmosphere of personal mistrust, led to the historic schism which created the Open and Exclusive branches of the Brethren movement. Darby's insistence on the need to separate and ostracise all who had been in contact with the 'evil' represented by Newton and his followers, cemented the division. Darby was to become the dominant figure among the Exclusive Brethren, who were to continue to subdivide over the years.

Darby travelled and preached widely, and was influential in the development of the Brethren movement in Germany, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. However his influence and importance are much more widespread than the Brethren movement, which was to remain a relatively small offshoot of Protestantism. Darby was a biblical scholar, he was proficient in a variety of languages including ancient Greek and Latin, and translated the Bible into English, French and German. He produced popular synopses of the Bible and voluminous polemical writings on biblical subjects. As well as his distinctive eschatological views in which he popularised the idea of the 'rapture' of true believers at the point of Christ's return, he developed a dispensational interpretation of the Bible. This analysed the relationship between God and mankind in terms of distinct dispensations or epochs, with marked changes and transformations occurring following pivotal events. This interpretation proved to be a useful way of overcoming contradictions and discrepancies within the Bible. It was adopted and developed further in the early twentieth century by C.S. Scofield who produced a highly popular and influential series of reference and study Bibles. Through this medium, Darby became one of the most influential forces

shaping the character and form of modern day American fundamentalist Christianity. Most of those describing themselves a 'premillenial dispensationalists' can trace the modern roots of their ideas to Darby.

Darby died in Bournemouth on 29 April 1882.

Scope and content The collection contains much valuable information relating to the life and activities of Darby between his birth in 1800 and his death in 1882. There is a scrapbook of personal documents and ephemera containing certificates, letters, and personal memorabilia concerning important events an activities in his life. There are numerous notebooks containing detailed notes by Darby on Biblical subjects, some of which have been published. There are notes on lectures and sermons by various Brethren activists, including C. McAdam, J.B. Stoney, C.E. Stuart, and C. Stanley. There are also notebooks containing copies of Darby's letters to a variety of correspondents, including Dr. Neatby and C.H. Mackintosh.

There is a four volume set of Darby's personal New Testament in Greek. This has been rebound into a larger volume with blank pages in which Darby has written detailed commentary on many passages. There are extensive notes throughout, including invaluable personal testament (as at II Timothy 3 where Darby relates his conversion experience). There is a copy of Darby's personal Bible in English, which contains lined pages, some of which contain Darby's commentary. There is an extensive set of unbound notes on lectures and readings by prominent Brethren individuals including J.N. Darby, J. Willans, J.G. Bellett, W. Trotter, G.V. Wigram, C.H. Macintosh and W.H. Dorman. Finally, the collection contains over 300 letters. These mainly consist of correspondence sent to Darby, including letters from, among others, John Adams, E. Bennett, E.L. Bevir, Edward Cronin, George James Deck, F.W. Grant, J. Hennessey, Harrison J. Jull, William Kelly, C.H. Macintosh, Thomas Neatby, Benjamin Wills Newton, and Edward Wooton. It also contains draft copies of Darby's own letters.

In sum the collection is an invaluable resource for anyone studying Darby's life and thought. It contains much material on the early history of the Brethren movement, and is particularly useful for anyone wishing to understand the divisions among nineteenth century Brethren. Most correspondence from Darby has been published, but not the correspondence to him contained in this collection. It is an important resource for anyone studying the ideas of the Exclusive Brethren, or wanting to understand the roots of modern fundamentalist Christianity.

Arrangement Organised into five series, representing the physical form of the collection and the order in which the items were received. The principles of provenance and original order have been followed as far as possible. There is no way of knowing if the order represents the initial arrangement of the materials. The letters were arranged in rough alphabetical order by correspondent, with the exception of a number of separated items at the beginning and end of the collection. This order has been maintained. The

latter items possibly formed the basis of a separate collection; photocopies of these letters formed part of a larger collection of photocopied letters relating to Darby (apparently of the same provenance as the letters included here), in the John Rylands University Library, and organised in a separate alphabetical sequence.

Organization The collection has been arranged into the following series:

• JND/1 Scrapbooks • JND/2 Notebooks and notes • JND/3 Annotated Bibles • JND/4 Unbound papers containing bundles of notes from lectures and readings • JND/5 Correspondence

Archival history The J.N. Darby collection was formerly in the possession of Henry Sibthorpe of Redruth, Cornwall and for some years in the Stichting Archief voor de Kerkgeschiedenis in De Bilt (later Vaassen), Netherlands, before transfer to the present Archive in June 2002. The papers were originally bequeathed by Darby in his will to Farnham Chidley Close among the residue of Darby’s 'other property and effects', after bequest of his 'books and papers' to C. McAdam, J.B. Stoney, and A.H. Burton. Close gave them to Major Humphrey of St. Ives, Cornwall, who gave them to the maternal grandfather of Henry Sibthorpe, who in due course received them in bequest from his mother.

Photocopies of Darby's correspondence were held in the Christian Brethren Archive prior to the donation of the originals to the Archive. These were arranged in a card index, and numbered CBA 5540 (1) - CBA 5540 (534). The cards were also sorted thematically, and each group photocopied onto A4 paper. These photocopies were placed into a bound handlist (CBA H2), which was widely used by Brethren scholars. In this finding aid (produced in 1983 by Susan N. Noble) the correspondence was rearranged into the following categories:

• J.N. Darby's advice on scriptural passages • J.N. Darby's views on Brethren doctrine; J.N. Darby's writings • Assemblies in Great Britain - news of Brethren meetings and controversies:

o London and South East England - mainly relating to the Ramsgate-Ryde division

o South West England o East Anglia o Northern England o Scotland o Ireland

• Brethren activity abroad: o France and Italy - mainly relating to the work of E.L. Bevir o Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands

o USA and Canada - mainly relating to the work of F.W. Grant and R.T. Grant

o Australia and New Zealand - mainly relating to the work of J.G. Deck • Miscellaneous subjects and items

The photocopy collection contains copies of letters not included in this collection. The whereabouts of the photocopied items not included here is not known

Immediate source of acquisition Stichting Archief voor de Kerkgeschiedenis in De Bilt (later Vaassen), Netherlands

Restrictions on access The collection is open to any accredited reader.

Restrictions on use The collection is open to any accredited reader

Existence and location of copies Photocopies are filed at the following location: CBA 5440. See Archival History for details. Present Truth Publishers, 274 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527, USA, also have photocopy reproductions of the letters.

Other finding aids There is a card index relating to photocopies of the correspondence collection. The card index has also been rearranged thematically, photocopied and reproduced as a handlist: The Christian Brethren Archive, Papers Relating to John Nelson Darby (1800–1882)(Manchester, 1983). The contents of this handlist have been outlined under Archival History.

Bibliography James Barr, Fundamentalism (London: SCM Press, 1977)

Jonathan D. Burnham, A story of conflict: the controversial relationship between Benjamin Wills Newton and John Nelson Darby (Carlisle: Paternoster Press, 2004)

Tim Grass, Gathering to his name: the story of the open brethren in Britain and Ireland (Milton Keynes: Paternoster Press, 2006)

Ernest R. Sandeen, The roots of fundamentalism: British and American millenarianism 1800-1930 (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1970)

Timothy C.F. Stunt, 'John Nelson Darby (1800–1882)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004)

Timothy C.F. Stunt, 'John Nelson Darby: contexts and perceptions', in Crawford Gribben and Andrew R. Holmes (eds.), Protestant millenialism, evangelicalism, and Irish society, 1790-2005 (Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006)

M.S. Weremchuk, John Nelson Darby: a biography (NJ: Neptune, 1992)

Preferred Citation Papers of John Nelson Darby (JND/1 etc.), John Rylands University Library, University of Manchester.

Archivist's Note

An extensive boxlist of the collection (excluding correspondence) was produced by David Brady in 2002.

Index terms

Personal Name Bellett John Gifford1795–1864 Associated with Christian Brethren Bevir Edward Lawrence1847–1922 Associated with Christian Brethren Cronin Edward1801–1882 Associated with Christian Brethren Darby John Nelson1800–1882 Associated with Christian Brethren Deck James George1807–1884 Associated with Christian Brethren Dorman William Henry1802–1878 Associated with Christian Brethren Hall Percy Francis1804–1884 Associated with Christian Brethren Jeckell George fl. 1846–1872 Associated with Christian Brethren Jull Harrisson J fl. 1879–1881 Associated with Christian Brethren Kelly William1821–1906 Associated with Christian Brethren Macintosh Charles Henry1820–1906 Associated with Christian Brethren Magee William1766–1831 Archbishop of Dublin McAdam Christopher fl. 1858–1881 Associated with Christian Brethren Neatby Thomas1835–1911 Associated with Christian Brethren Newton Benjamin Wills1807–1899Associated with Christian Brethren Pennefather Edward1773–1847 Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench and Privy Councillor Powerscourt Theodosia Wingfield 1800–1836 née Howard, 2nd wife of 5th Viscount Powerscourt Stoney James Butler1814–1897 Associated with Christian Brethren Trotter William1818–1865 Associated with Christian Brethren Wigram George Vicesimus1805–1879 Writer and lexicographer Associated with Christian Brethren Willans John fl. 1844–1868 Associated with Christian Brethren Place Name

Bournemouth (Hampshire) Bristol (Gloucestershire) Broadstairs (Kent) Calary (County Wicklow, Ireland) Croydon (Surrey) Dublin (Ireland) Kennington (Kent) Leap Castle (Kings County, Ireland) Ryde (Isle of Wight) Ramsgate (Kent) Toronto (Canada) Subject Christianity Christian Theology Plymouth Brethren Religion Religious History Religious Groups Schism

Reference code: JND/1

Scrapbooks

Dates of creation: 1800-1882 Extent: Single volume Physical Condition: Very poor, foxing, paper crumbling around edges and pages loose. Language: English, German, French and Greek. English unless otherwise stated. Scope and Content

Contains letters, certificates, newspaper cuttings, tickets and other ephemera relating to the life of Darby. Most items have been pasted into the scrapbook. There is also a copy of Darby's will, which has become separated from the scrapbook.

Reference code: JND/1/1

Scrapbook of personal documents relating to the life of J.N. Darby

Extent: 50 items.

Reference code: JND/1/1/1

Letter

Dates of creation: 26 Jun 1881 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Folded and torn in half. Language: French Scope and Content

Recommendation to Brethren in Switzerland signed by Darby, relating to Mlle. M.A. Wennberg of Sweden who was in fellowship with Brethren in England.


Travel document

Dates of creation: 1845 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Language: German Scope and Content

Printed form, details handwritten.


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 1845 Extent: 1 folded sheet Physical Condition: Poor, edges worn, foxing. Scope and Content

Detailed itinerary related to journey in France, Switzerland and Germany


Travel document

Dates of creation: 1845 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Language: German Scope and Content



Travel document

Dates of creation: 1837 Extent: 1 sheet Language: German Scope and Content



Travel document

Dates of creation: 1845 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing, edges worn and dirty. Language: French Scope and Content



Travel document

Dates of creation: 1845 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Corner torn, foxing. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook. Language: French Scope and Content

Printed form, details handwritten, made out to 'Mr. Darby'.


Handwritten note/letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Language: French and Greek Scope and Content

Brief note half in French, half in Greek. French section refers to visit by Darby. Has been folded into three, sealed with wax seal and addressed to Darby at Fauxbourg.


Travel document

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Language: French Scope and Content



Travel document

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Language: French Scope and Content


Reference code: JND/1/1/11 Reference code: Former reference:

Letter

Dates of creation: 2 Aug 1825 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From William Magee, Archbishop of Dublin, to his son, Thomas P. Magee, stating the former's intention to appoint Darby, when ordained, to the Calary District.


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 30 Apr 1858 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, frayed around edges Scope and Content

Brief note: 'JND to correct (Colossians for Present Testimony)'


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Very poor, frayed around edges. Scope and Content

In pencil, very faint and difficult to read. Writing on both sides, with most of writing on transverse faded away, imprint visible. 'JN Darby 1827' written in ink on transverse.


Receipt

Dates of creation: 27 Feb 1826 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

For fees on Darby's letters of orders.


Publicity notice

Dates of creation: 1837 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing and torn. Scope and Content

Small printed notice, details handwritten. Announcement of lecture to be given by Darby.


Handwritten notes

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Scheme for an edition of the New Testament with notes. Proposed contributors were assigned segments as follows:

Mat., Mark, Luke: Soltau and Stoddart John Gospel and Epistles: Bellett, Hargrove and Dublin [sic] Acts: Wigram and Brenton Romans: Newton Corinthians: the Writer in the Witness [Possibly connected with

the article entitled 'Some considerations on the two epistles to the Corinthians', The Christian Witness, vol 4 (1837) which in some annotated copies is ascribed to W.H. Darby]

Gal., Ephes., Colos.: Harris Philipp. and Thessalonians: Mahon Timothy and Titus: Brenton and [William] Morshead Hebrews: Fitzgerald and Maunsell Peter and Jude: Tregelles Revelations [sic]: Darby and Newton


Draft of printed cover

Dates of creation: 24 Jun 1848 Extent: One sheet folded in half Scope and Content

Covers of first issue of Testimony in connection with the study of the word of God. Printed, with handwritten corrections/additions.


Passport

Dates of creation: 19 Jun 1851 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Language: French Scope and Content

Relating to Darby's visit to the Republique Français


Passport

Dates of creation: 25 Mar 1854 Extent: 1 flimsy sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Language: French Scope and Content

Relating to Darby's visit to the Empire Français


Printed notice with handwritten note

Dates of creation: 1841 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Notice of subjects for consideration at Parsontown, 21-22 April 1841, signed by T. Mahon, T. Towers, and W. Sadler, with letter written on it by T. Mahon to Darby requesting latter's presence (redirected from D. Walther, bookseller, London to Charles Coxwell of Tostock, Suffolk).


Copy of Certificate of Baptism

Dates of creation: 19 Jun 1821 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Torn, foxing Scope and Content

Relating to Darby's baptism at St. Margaret, Westminster, 3 Mar 1801


Newspaper cuttings

Dates of creation: May1882 Extent: 3 cuttings pasted over two leaves Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Relating to death of Darby. From The Times, The Observer and Chronicle, and one unsourced.


Letter

Dates of creation: 28 Mar 1829 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Folded in half to create letter. Traces of wax seal. Scope and Content

From representatives of the inhabitants of Calary to Darby in appreciation of his ministry there.


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 1829 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Call to special meeting for prayer and humiliation in Upper Sackville Street.


Souvenirs

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 4 pieces pasted to one leaf Physical Condition: Worn and frayed, with foxing to paper items. Scope and Content

Page of sentimental ephemera:

Sketch of Leap Castle on envelope Paper cut-out silhouette of dancing girl Note on small sheet of paper: 'cut out by my Angel, a fortnight

before we left Madeira, 1820' (and written transversely:) 'Lady Anne Jocelyn'

Two sprigs of pressed flowers [lavender?]


Certificate of Progress

Dates of creation: 1817 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook. Scope and Content

Relating to Darby's attendance at Trinity College, Dublin










Handwritten note

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Pencil notes headed 'Madeira' referring to Theodosia Howard, Lady Powerscourt and her family


Printed notice

Dates of creation: Aug1823 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Notice of the tenth annual meeting of the Wicklow Auxiliary Bible Society, signed by Robert Daly and Graves Archer.


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 9 Dec 1824 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing

Scope and Content

Bill for making a clergyman's gown for Darby


Printed Account Statement

Dates of creation: Sep 1818 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Printed account, details handwritten, relating to Darby's college fees


Printed note

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing. Scope and Content

Printed note of recommendation for relief with advice and medicine at unnamed dispensary. Details left blank.


License

Dates of creation: 7 Aug 1825 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Foxing. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook. Scope and Content

Formal document with embossed seal attached, related to Darby's ordination as deacon.


Printed note

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: foxing Scope and Content

Printed note of recommendation for admission to fever hospital, Newtown-Mt.-Kennedy. Details left blank.


Printed letter

Dates of creation: 26 May 1819 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From E. Pennefather to Darby requesting information on behalf of the Foundation Hospital and with handwritten note appended announcing the birth to Edward and Susan [Darby's sister] Pennefather of a daughter and making reference to Robert Daly.


Cheque

Dates of creation: 3 March 1882 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Darby to William Martin for £8.


Cheque

Dates of creation: 3 Mar 1882 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Foxing

Scope and Content

From Darby to William Martin for £5.


Cheque

Dates of creation: 2 Mar 1882 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Darby to himself for £10.


Cheque

Dates of creation: 24 Mar 1882 Extent: Written on scrap of paper, 1 piece Scope and Content

From Darby to John H. Hewer for £20


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 24 Mar 1883 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Receipt for watch of Darby bequeathed to Ebenezer Gregg.


Receipt

Dates of creation: 1883 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

For interment of Darby at Bournemouth Cemetery.


Receipt

Dates of creation: Feb 1883 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

For gravestone for Darby's grave.


Passport

Dates of creation: 2 Feb 1855 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Folded, torn, edges frayed, foxing. Scope and Content

Endorsed with visas of many different countries.


Envelope

Dates of creation: 1879 Extent: 1 piece Physical Condition: Stamp removed (torn), edges frayed, foxing. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook. Scope and Content

Addressed to Darby in Les Olliers, Ardèche, sent from Ramsgate [?], with endorsements: 'answered', 'Ramsgate letters', 'Milward's letter reply and letter to McAdam'.


Handwritten note

Dates of creation: 1882 Extent: 1 sheet. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook Scope and Content

Announcement of death of Darby on 29 April 1882, apparently serving as a note to printer.


Printed form with handwritten notes

Dates of creation: 1882 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Folded. Loose: not pasted to scrapbook. Scope and Content

Announcements of unnamed meeting [apparently in London] for 30 April 1882. Includes among burial notices: 'Our beloved Brother John Nelson Darby ... at Bournemouth at ½ past 3 on Tuesday next.'


Admission bond

Dates of creation: 10 Nov 1819 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Folded, edges frayed, foxing. Scope and Content

Relating to Darby's admission to Lincoln's Inn, surety William Henry Darby.


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet, folded

Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

To the Record concerning the Protestant meeting in Exeter Hall.


Copy of Will

Dates of creation: 2 Mar 1881 Extent: 5 sheets Physical Condition: Folded, outer cover dirty. Hole punched in top left hand corner for brass document clip. Scope and Content

With codicils dated 20 August 1881, 1 April 1882, and 26 Mar 1882. The will has become separated from the scrapbook, but has been retained with this collection of personal documents


Notebooks and notes

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 38 notebooks and a large sheet of handwritten notes. The notebooks contain notes by Darby on Biblical subjects, notes on lectures and sermons by various Brethren activists, and copies of Darby's letters to a variety of correspondents. Some notebooks contain pages which have been sewn together, and other pages pinned together. Many pages are struck through in pencil. It is possible that pages marked out in this way represent those sections which had been published.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Scope and Content

Hardback notebook containing lists, with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'List of letters to and from J.N. Darby 1852-4 & 1877-8'


Notebook


Notebook, soft cover, containing handwritten copies of letters of J.N. Darby:

o to Dr. Neatby, 1 September 1879 o to J.S. Oliphant, 20 May 1880 o to unnamed ‘brother’, June 1880 o to Gipps, 16 September 1881 o to C.H. Mackintosh, November 1881 o to Miss H., undated o verses by Darby and Wigram o to Bell, 25 January 1882


Notebook


Small notebook, soft cover, with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Copies of letters (probably in Emily Kelly’s hand) of J.N.D. on The sufferings of Christ, with Mr. A.C. Ord’s letter to J.N.D. & his reply 1866; also Letter of nine London brethren to A.C.O. regarding this controversy'. The volume is inscribed ‘Emily Kelly, Malvern 1866’.

Correspondents include H.H. Snell, Joseph Stancombe and A.C. Ord.


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1847-1848 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine in poor condition Scope and Content

Hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'List in J.N. Darby’s writing of those in fellowship at Raleigh St., Plymouth in 1847 (after the Newton division); also random notes on doctrinal matters'.

In December 1845, G.V. Wigram, the owner of the Raleigh St. Chapel, demanded the return of the chapel by Brethren from Ebrington St., marking a separation between Exclusive and Open Brethren in Plymouth. The list therefore contains the names of those in fellowship with Wigram and Darby, some 215 persons in March 1847. The list is annotated and additions are made in other hands, down to 2nd March 1848 at least.

Random notes on doctrinal matters:

o Notes taken from Wilberforce on baptism o Notes from patristic literature o Notes on the Book of Enoch o Quotations in Epistle to Hebrews


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Some of the pages have been stitched and pinned. Pencilled lines across some pages. Scope and Content

Hardback notebook, substantial volume with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Volume of notes on various Scriptures by J.N. Darby'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine worn, back cover torn with bottom half missing. Most of text has pencil lines through it. Scope and Content

Notebook, cardboard cover, with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on various passages by J.N. Darby (probably later published)'


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, pages loose. Pencilled lines across some pages. Scope and Content

Hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on various Scriptural subjects by J.N. Darby'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: Physical Condition: Some pages have been previously pinned together. Scope and Content

Small notebook, cardboard cover, with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on Scriptural subjects. At back—Notes on Council of Trent'.

Reference code: JND/2/9 Reference code: Former reference:

Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, pages loose. Some pages have been previously pinned together. Pencilled lines across some pages. Language: English and French Scope and Content

Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on Scripture passages'. Inserted is an additional sheet of notes, on the verso of which is a note, written in French, signed by M. [?] Gordon and referring to certain ladies.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume

Physical Condition: Poor, pages loose. Some pages have been previously pinned together. Pencilled lines across some pages. Scope and Content

Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on Scripture passages'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, pages loose, foxing. Scope and Content

Small notebook, cardboard cover, with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Rough notes on Old & New Testament verses by J.N. Darby'. The first three pages contain notes of expenditure.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Pages loose, some pages cut. Pencilled lines across some pages. Scope and Content

Hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Rough notes on Old Testament by J.N. Darby'. Notes in ink and pencil at both ends of the volume, not restricted to the Old Testament, with some additional leaves inserted at end.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, pages loose, spine worn. Pencilled lines across some pages.

Scope and Content

Notebook, cardboard cover with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Rough notes on Old Testament verses & Hebrew words'.


Notebook


Notebook, soft cover with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes for English translations of Psalms 9-35'. Contains additional sheet of handwritten notes.


Notebook


Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'J.N. Darby’s literal translation, Psalm 68-150'.


Notebook


Large hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Unfinished commentary on prophetic sections of Daniel and Revelation by J.N. Darby'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine worn Scope and Content

Notebook, cardboard cover with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Rough notes on New Testament passages; at back: J.N. Darby’s personal accounts'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine torn with bottom half missing, cover distorted. Scope and Content

Hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on Romans, 1852'. The handwriting is not that of Darby.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine frayed and torn Scope and Content

Notebook, soft cover with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on Scripture passages, incl. Hebrews by J.N. Darby'.


Notebook


Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby (in his own handwriting) on the Revelation'. The handwriting is not that of Darby.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d., Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine worn Scope and Content

Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on Scripture and doctrinal subjects'.


Notebook


Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'J.N. Darby’s notes (prob. for publications) on polemic & doctrinal subjects'. Contains critical notes on somebody’s analysis of the Pentateuch and notes relating to the findings of C. Lyell


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Cover worn and torn Scope and Content

Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by J.N. Darby on doctrinal matters mostly published'. Contains notes on Greek prepositions and conjunctions


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine worn and torn, pages loose. Some pages previously pinned together. Pencilled lines across some pages. Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on doctrines etc.; at front and back: Personal accounts of J.N. Darby 1869-70'. Contains additional loose handwritten notes.


Notebook


Small notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Draft in J.N. Darby’s handwriting of Divine Righteousness (pub. Doctrinal vol. III, p. 231)'.


Notebook

Dates of creation: Extent: 1 volume Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Critical notes for reply to a German tract or book (by J.N.D. on Natural science?)'. In fact, critical notes on Kant’s Kritik der reinen Vernunft.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine worn and torn

Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Polemic notes by J.N. Darby'.

Contains notes on:

o J.H. Newman’s Grammar of assent o S. Baring-Gould, The origin and development of religious belief o P. Fairbairn, The revelation in law in Scripture o G.W. Cox, The mythology of the Aryan nations


Handwritten notes

Dates of creation: Extent: 1 large sheet in envelope Scope and Content

Notes of points in Newton’s tract for reply.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine worn and torn, pages missing Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Rough notes by J.N. Darby'.


Notebook


Notebook containing notes by J.N. Darby on miscellaneous topics. Circular sticker with '12' on cover.


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1865-1868 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine worn and torn. Scope and Content

Hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on lectures by various brethren incl. J.N. Darby, writer unknown'. The volume bears the inscription 'E.C.E.W., 18/9/65, London'.

The book contains notes on:

o Scraps of J.N.D.'s lecture at Williamson Street, September 14, 1865, I Thessalonians iv

o Scraps of J.N.D.'s lecture at Wm. Street, September 21st 1865, I Thessalonians 5

o Scraps of J.N.D.'s lecture at Malvern, October 27th 1865, Ephesians iv.20 to end and v.1-22

o Malvern, Lord’s day morning, August 12th 1866, John xx (Dr. Wolston)

o (J.N.D.), II Timothy, 1st chapter o (C.H.M)[ackintosh], God in everything o (G.V.W)[igram], copy of letter, 14 September 1867, [followed by a

second letter of the same date] o (G.V. Wigram,) copy of letter, Montreal, 16 September 1867 o Character of J.N.D. by an enemy [these lines deleted] o Portrait of the 'Irish clergyman' by the author of 'Phases of Faith' [F.W.

Newman] o Copy of a memorandum made by J.N.D. on an article in Appleton's

American Encyclopaedia on the Plymouth Brethren, 1867 o J.N.D., Joshua, Taunton, September 23, 1868 o (J.N.D.), On baptism [a letter] o [Letter,] Toronto, 7 August. 1867 o J.N.D., Fragment of a word spoken at Miss Willans’ marriage, North

Row, August 18, 1868 o J.B. Stoney, Acts viii.36, N[orth] R[ow], June 1868 o (J.N.D.), Letter to Mr. Richards, Derby, received October 10, 1866 o Copy of a letter from J.N.D., 6 January 1868 o Letter [to] (Mrs. S…) from J.N.D., recd. September 22, 1867, in

answer to the following questions o A few words spoken at the burial (October 2nd 1868) of Mrs.

Christopher Wolston, who fell asleep in Jesus, September 28, 1868

o Notes of Mr. Wigram’s lecture at Stratford on Avon, September 15, 1868, John xiii.36-38, xiv.1-11

o G.V. W[igram], North Row, Sunday evening, November 1st, 1868, Heb. x.4-14 & Levit. xvi

o G.V. W[igram], North Row, Friday evening, 13th November 1868, Zech. xiii, II Cor. iii.12 to end & Matthew xi.25 to end

o G.V. W[igram], North Row, Sunday morning, October 25, 1868, Romans vi

o J.N.D., Taunton, September 22, 1868, Tuesday morning, Epistle of Jude

o G.V. W[igram], Sunday night, North Row, May 13th, 1868, I Thess. I o (J.N.D.), One thing more [verse], 1868 o J.N.D., Canticles ii.3, Priory, May 4th, 18―? o J.B.S. (?), Gen. l.15-21 in connection with Luke xviii o G.V. W[igram], April 24, 1864 (?), Sunday evening, II Corinthians v

(fragment) o G.V. W[igram], N[orth] Row, March 13, 1864, Sunday evening, John

xii o Scrap of Mr. Darby’s lecture at William Street, Thursday October 8,

1868, Philippians iii o Scrap of Mr. Darby’s lecture at William Street, Thursday October 15,

1868, Philippians iv o Mr. Darby’s last lecture at Wm. St. before going to the W.I.,

November 12, 1868, Ephesians vi.10 o G.V. W[igram], Taunton meeting, Tuesday, September 23, 1868, Rom.

v; J.N.D., Wednesday evening lecture on Joshua v.9 to end, Taunton, 23 September 1868


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1843-1859 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Cover and spine worn. Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes in unknown hand of Bible readings, Nov 2nd-8th 1843 and meetings at Freemasons Hall, April 7-9, 1846, re. Plymouth division'

Those present at the first of the meetings mentioned on the cover include: J.N. Darby, J.L. Harris, Alexander Campbell, J.G. Bellett, Edward Cronin, J.G. Deck, G.V. Wigram, W.H.G. Wellesley, J.M. Code, P.A. Humphreys; and at the latter: Major O’Brian, McAdam, Robert Howard, H.A. Hammond, Edward Cronin, John Howard, C. Blyth, R. Chapman, Mallard, J.G. Bellett, R. Gribble, W.G. Rhind, W.H.G. Wellesley, Thomas Mansell, L.C.L. Brenton, Tunley, J.L. Harris, Ball, W. Hake, Lord Congleton, A. Campbell, Garrett,

Elvin [Elwin?], R.M. Beverley, C.F. Hargrove, J.G. Deck, J.N. Darby, W.H. Dorman, Steward.

These matters are followed by notes on:

o Remembrance of J.N.D. on Joshua 1 (copied, from T.I.’s notes, November 1859)

o The rapture of the church (J.N.D. pamphlet, 1859) o Psalms o Revelation, a book of judgment


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1860-1875 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor, spine missing, back cover coming away from notebook. Language: English and French Scope and Content

Small hardback notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'c.1860 Notes of Various addresses by Brethren not in J.N. Darby's writing'. Loose sheet handwritten note inside front cover headed 'Extract d'une lettre de J.N. Darby Octobre 21, 1875', in French, dated at 'Nelson, Nouveau Zealand'.


o 'Matthew 11', dated 31 January 1862 o 'John 17' o 'Thoughts gleaned from a lecture by Mr. Darby', The Priory, 25

November 1863, Romans 6, dated December 1863. o 'Recollections of a lecture by J.N.D. at North Row November 29,

1863. Titus I' o 'Jesus' Rev. M.M. Benoliel, dated 20 December 1863 o 'The Priory. Revelation', Mr. Stoney, dated 27 December 1863 o 'Recollections of a lecture by Mr. Stoney. John 11', dated 30 December

1864 o 'Recollections. Acts 7. 54–60' o 'Thoughts on the judgements [...] of Christ. Mr. Stoney', dated 25

December 1865 o 'Thoughts on meaning by Mr. Stoney', 'copied 27/2/65' o 'John 12. Recollections from a lecture by Mr. Stoney', dated 6 January

1865 o 'Same subject. Mr. Street', dated 8 January o 'Psalms32 and 51. Mr. Wigram' (copied from notes of Miss Wigram)


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1861 Extent: 1 volume Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes of Capt. Hall’s ministry, 1860 (not in J.N. Darby’s writing)'. The volume is inscribed: 'Eva Cotton, with much love from B.D., London, March 25th 1861'.


o Capt. Hall, Luke 22.24 & 1 Cor. 15.5 o Capt. Hall, Matthew 18 o J.N. Darby, Acts 26 o G.V. Wigram, Mark 15 o G.V. Wigram, Phil. 1 o G.V. Wigram, Romans 6 o G.V. Wigram, Revelations [sic] 1 o G.V. Wigram, Rev. 20.2-8 o J.N. Darby, 1 Peter 3 o G.V. Wigram, Collossians [sic] 3 o Anon., Acts 7.54-end o Anon., John 4.22-25 o Dorman, ‘the world...flesh, devil’ o MacAdam, Ex. 27 o Capt. Hall, Gen. 26.17-25 o G.V. Wigram, Matt. 26.31 & Zech. 13.7 o Anon., Eph. 3.6 o G.V. Wigram, John 14 o Anon., Eph. 1.1-7 o Anon., 2 Cor. 5.9 ff. o Anon., Eph. 5.27 o Anon., 1 Jn. 1 o Jn. 1.12


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1882 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Cover worn Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes by unknown writer of Bible readings at Peterborough 1882'. Contributors to the readings include C. McAdam, J.B. Stoney, C.E. Stuart, C. Stanley, J.E. Batten, H.H. Snell, R. Kingscote, F.S. Monk, W.T. Turpin, C. Wolston, Wm. Burton, and A.P. Cecil.


Notebook


Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Notes on German translation of Psalms 1-150 by J.N. Darby'. The handwriting does not appear to be that of J.N. Darby.


Notebook

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Cover worn Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Mr. Albrecht of Exeter’s notebook on baptism, with notes from JND & JBS'.

The volume contains:

o Copy of a letter on baptism, J.N.D. o Letters on baptism, J.B. S[toney] o (J.N.D.), Extract from vol. I, page 443 of Present testimony, part iv o J.N.D.’s reply to Mrs. Favery (translated from the French) o Letter from J.B. S[toney] o On baptism, J.B. S[toney] o Extract on baptism, J.B. S[toney] o Letter on baptism by J.N.D. o Baptism “& the ways of God”, J.E. B[atten]


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1878 Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Back of cover worn. Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Mr. P.A. Humphrey’s notes on 1878 London Bible readings'. In fact, the notes were taken by E.C. Pressland.


Notebook

Dates of creation: 1871-1873 Extent: 1 volume Scope and Content

Notebook with handwritten label pasted onto cover: 'Book of miscellaneous notes, writer not known' [actually E.C. Pressland].

The notes are under the following headings:

o Sacrifices in Leviticus, 3(-4) August 1871 o I am the Shepherd true [verses] o Letter by J.N.D. on “Holiness through faith” by R.P. Smith (Boston, 23

July 1872) o [A report of meetings, at which Darby was present, held in Guelph,

Ontario, 18-27 September 1872, headed] Morristown, Ontario, Canada, 6 October 1872

o Instances of fours presenting our Lord Jesus Christ in His completeness on earth

o Memoranda of a reading meeting at Pellhurst Villa, Ryde on the Revelation (without the 7 churches), July 30th 1873, taken in shorthand by E.C. Pressland, who is alone responsible for this report


Annotated Bibles

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 5 volumes Scope and Content

There is a Bible with blank lined pages containing occasional comments by Darby, and four separate large volumes, which together make up the Novum Testamentum Graece (London: 1818), each containing extensive notes by Darby. The pages of the Greek New Testament have apparently been re-bound into larger volumes containing blank pages, allowing for extensive annotation.


Bible

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Poor. Front cover detached and front pages missing. Scope and Content

Bible with label pasted to front cover: 'J.N. Darby's Blank Page Bible with occasional notes'. This particular volume contains the text on the left hand page, with lined pages at the right hand side. There are handwritten comments at various points, including Genesis, John, Romans, Corinthians, Revelation. There is a small handwritten note with jottings inserted at page 337, and a brief letter in German signed by Darby, and dated at Lonsdale Square, 26 June 1881 at p. 585.


Greek New Testament

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine missing, front cover detached. Scope and Content

Large volume with handwritten note on cover: 'J.N. Darby's Commentary on Greek New Testament Volume I Matthew & Mark'. Extensive handwritten notes at various places.


Greek New Testament

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine missing, front and back covers detached. Scope and Content

Large volume with handwritten note on cover: 'J.N. Darby's Commentary on Greek New Testament Volume II Luke & John'. Extensive handwritten notes at various places.


Greek New Testament

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine missing. Scope and Content

Large volume with handwritten note on cover: 'J.N. Darby's Commentary on Greek New Testament Volume III Acts to 2 Cor.' Extensive handwritten notes at various places. There are also two copies of a pamphlet found at page 181: J.N. Darby, 'I Hold it Vital to Hold the Sonship Before the Worlds. It is the Truth' (London: C.A. Hammond [1938?]).


Greek New Testament

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 volume Physical Condition: Spine missing, front cover detached. Scope and Content

Large volume with handwritten note on cover: 'J.N. Darby's Commentary on Greek New Testament Volume IV Galations [sic] - Revelation'. Extensive handwritten notes at various places.

Reference code: JND/4 Reference code: Former reference:

Unbound papers containing bundles of notes from lectures and readings

Dates of creation: 1844-1859 Extent: 25 bundles Scope and Content

Sheaves of unbound papers containing handwritten notes from lectures and readings conducted by J.G. Bellett, J.N. Darby, W.H. Dorman, C.H. Mackintosh, W. Trotter,

G.V. Wigram, J. Willans, and others on biblical texts. Most are made up of sheets of paper, folded in half to make a small booklet with stitching down the middle.

Arrangement


Bundles of handwritten notes

Dates of creation: c. 1851-1858 Extent: 14 sheaves Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus

Reference code: JND/4/1/1 Dates of creation: 20 Mar Extent: 2 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 1-4.19 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/1/2 Dates of creation: 28 May 1858 Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 3.33 and notes on Deu. 34 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at Brixton


Notes on Exodus 4.18; 5; 6 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Dates of creation: 3 Apr Extent: 4 sheets, 14 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 10 [-14] from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/1/5 Dates of creation: 10 Apr Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 12, 15, 16 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/1/6 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 4 sheets, 14 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 15-16 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Kensington


Notes on Exodus 15.1-19 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified).

Reference code: JND/4/1/8 Dates of creation: 9 Dec 1851 Extent: 2 sheets, 6 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 17 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Kensington


Dates of creation: 2 Jun Extent: 4 sheets, 16 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 18 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett

Reference code: JND/4/1/10 Dates of creation: 17 Aug 1851 Extent: 2 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus [25], 'The mercy seat' from lectures and readings by W. Trotter at York


Notes on Exodus 29 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/1/12 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 30.7-9 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/1/13 Dates of creation: 9 Jun Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 32-33 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/1/14 Dates of creation: 11 Apr Extent: 4 sheets

Scope and Content

Notes on Exodus 34.1-9 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Bundle of handwritten notes

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheaf Scope and Content

Notes on Leviticus

Reference code: JND/4//2/1 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 3 sheets, 9 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Leviticus 16 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at Priory



Dates of creation: 1854 Extent: 1 sheaf Scope and Content

Notes on Deuteronomy

Reference code: JND/4/3/1 Dates of creation: 22 Jan 1854 Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Deuteronomy 32.1,4 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Poland St.




Notes on Joshua


Notes on Joshua 3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)




Notes on Judges

Reference code: JND/4/5/1 Dates of creation: 29 Jul Extent: 2 sheets, 7 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Judges 6-7 from lectures and readings by C.H. Mackintosh at Guernsey ('Mr. Legg's')



Dates of creation: 1851 Extent: 1 sheaf Scope and Content

Notes on 1 Kings


Notes on 1 Kings 17 from lectures and readings by W. Trotter at York




Notes on 2 Chronicles


Notes on 2 Chronicles from lectures and readings by C.H. Mackintosh, and notes on Deu. 32.2,3 from lectures and readings by J. Willans




Notes on Esther

Reference code: JND/4/8/1 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet, 2 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Esther from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)



Dates of creation: 1851-1856 Extent: 17 sheaves Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms


Notes on Psalms 3 and on Psalms 10, 11 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Psalms 4 and Psalms 2 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/9/3 Dates of creation: 22 Nov Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 11, 41 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Rosoman St.


Notes on Psalms 13, and Psalms15, 6 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)




Notes on Psalms 17 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)



Reference code: JND/4/9/8 Dates of creation: 23 Nov 1854 Extent: 3 sheets, 10 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 22 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram (no.1) at William St.


Dates of creation: 30 Nov 1854 Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 22 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram (no. 2) at William St.

Reference code: JND/4/9/10 Dates of creation: 9 Feb 1851 [?] Extent: 7 sheets, 26 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 22.19ff. from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Davies St.


Notes on Psalms 22.22-31 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/9/12 Dates of creation: 27 Jul 1856 Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 32 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/9/13 Dates of creation: 30 Jan 1853 Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 32.3-5 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St.


Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheets, 2 pages Scope and Content


Reference code: JND/4/9/15 Dates of creation: 11 Jun 1855 Extent: 6 sheets, 23 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 103, Luke 15, Eph. 1, 'Mercy of God' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/9/16 Dates of creation: Dec 1855 Extent: 4 sheets, 15 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Psalms 115-116, 'Mercy' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.





Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheaves Scope and Content

Notes on Isaiah


Notes on Isaiah 50 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Poland St. 'Sunday afternoon'


Notes on Isaiah 50 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Davies St.



Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheaves Scope and Content

Notes on Zechariah


Notes on Zechariah 12.10 ff. from lectures and readings by Alexander [possibly indicating that this is an extract fromWm. Lindsay Alexander'sZechariah: his visions and warnings(1885)]

Reference code: JND/4/11/2 Dates of creation: 13 Jul Extent: 1 sheets, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Zechariah 12-13 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.




Notes on Luke


Notes on Luke 10 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at R. St.

Reference code: JND/4/12/2 Dates of creation: Jan 1852 Extent: 3 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 11 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'Sunday evening'


Notes on Luke 9.18-62 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at William St.

Reference code: JND/4/12/4 Dates of creation: 17 Jun Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages

Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 13.31; 14-15 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Luke 15 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at William St.

Reference code: JND/4/12/6 Dates of creation: 7 Oct 1857 Extent: 5 sheets, 20 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 15 'Prodigal' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere

Reference code: JND/4/12/7 Dates of creation: 12 Oct Extent: 4 sheets, 13 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 15.1-10 'Sheep and silver' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere

Reference code: JND/4/12/8 Dates of creation: 14 Mar 1854 Extent: 1 sheets, 2 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 17.1-2 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Poland St.

Reference code: JND/4/12/9 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet, 2 pages

Scope and Content

Notes on Luke 17.10 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)



Dates of creation: 1853 Extent: 3 sheaves Scope and Content

Notes on John

Reference code: JND/4/13/1 Dates of creation: 6 Feb 1853 Extent: 3 sheets, 10 pages Scope and Content

Notes on John 1 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St., also notes from lectures and readings at Poland St. dated 19 February


Notes on John 14 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on John 21 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)




Notes on Acts

Reference code: JND/4/14/1 Dates of creation: 17 Oct Extent: 1 sheet, 2 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Acts 2.29 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Acts 16 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at William St.




Notes on Romans


Notes on Romans 1 from lecture by J.N. Darby


Notes from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'no. 1'

Reference code: JND/4/15/3 Dates of creation: Nov 1851 Extent: 3 sheets, 9 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 1 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby


Notes on Romans 1 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) by at Poland St.


Notes on Romans 3.17; 4; 5 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'no. 2'

Reference code: JND/4/15/6 Dates of creation: 24 Feb Extent: 5 sheets, 20 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 4-6 'Righteousness, life' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 3' at Davies St.


Dates of creation: 16 Dec Extent: 4 sheets, 15 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 5 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'no. 3'


Notes on Romans 5.17-21; 6 'Planted together' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no.1' at Davies St.


Notes on Romans 5.20-21 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'Sunday evening'


Notes on Romans 6 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'no. 4' at Poland St.


Notes on Romans 6 from lectures and readings by [G.V. Wigram?]. also notes on Heb. 13 (speaker not specified) at Bayswater


Dates of creation: 20 Dec 1857 Extent: 2 sheets, 6 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 6.1-17 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Romans 6.3-5 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at 'Ken.'


Notes on Romans 7 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'no. 5' at Poland St.

Reference code: JND/4/15/15 Dates of creation: Jun 1858 Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 8 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at Rosoman St.

Reference code: JND/4/15/16 Dates of creation: 6 Sep Extent: 3 sheets, 10 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 8 'Sonship' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere


Dates of creation: 15 Jun Extent: 6 sheets, 22 pages Scope and Content

Notes Romans 8.17 ff. 'Suffering together''no. 10' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/15/18 Dates of creation: 15 Jun Extent: 6 sheets, 20 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 8.17 ff 'no. 10' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Notes on Romans 8.28 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Silver St.

Reference code: JND/4/15/20 Dates of creation: 27 Dec Extent: 6 sheets, 22 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 8.31 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/15/21 Dates of creation: Jul 1855 Extent: 3sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 9 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Dates of creation: 14 Jan Extent: 3 sheets, 12 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 12.1-2 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Priory, Islington

Reference code: JND/4/15/23 Dates of creation: 17 Oct [1854?] Extent: 2 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Romans 12.1-2 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Poland St 'Sunday night'




Notes on Galatians


Notes on Galatians 5 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at Davies St.


Notes on Galatians 5.1 from lectures and readings by [J.N. Darby?] at Bayswater

Reference code: JND/4/16/3 Dates of creation: 28 Nov 1852 Extent: 4 sheets, 13 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Galatians 6 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St.


Notes on Galatians 6.14 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.




Notes on Ephesians

Reference code: JND/4/17/1 Dates of creation: 23 Jan Extent: 3 sheets, 9 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 1 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Rawstorne St.


Notes on Ephesians 1 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 1' at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 1.7 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Ephesians 1.8 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 2' at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 1.14 ff. 'Buried with him' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 5' at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 1.16; 2.10 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/17/7 Dates of creation: 15 Mar 1857 Extent: 5 sheets, 24pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 2.1,10 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 2.4-5 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere


Notes on Ephesians 2.5-6 'Quickened together, Raised up together' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 2.6 'sitting together in heavenly places' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes Ephesians 2.9-10 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes Ephesians 2.10 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Ephesians 2.18; 3.14 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram


Notes on Ephesians 3.4 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 1' at Priory


Notes on Ephesians 3.6 'Fellow heirs', 'no.1' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/17/13 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 12 May 1857 Extent: 2 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 3.14 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram

Reference code: JND/4/17/14 Dates of creation: 28 Apr 1857 Extent: 4 sheets, 11 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 3.14 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/17/15 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 1 Aug Extent: 1 sheet, 2 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 3.14-21 from lectures and readings by W. Trotter ('notes from recollection') at Scarborough


Notes on Ephesians 5.1-2 from lectures and readings by [G.V. Wigram?] 'no.8' Priory at


Notes on Ephesians 5 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'Lord's day afternoon'


Notes on Ephesians 5 from lectures and readings by [J.N. Darby?] at Poland St.


Notes on Ephesians 5 from reading by G.V. Wigram


Notes on Ephesians 5.22 ff. from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Ephesians 6.1-4 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'no.11' at Priory


Notes on Ephesians 6.10-13 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/17/23 Dates of creation: 1850 Extent: 1 sheet, 2 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Ephesians 6.11 ff. from lectures and readings by W.H. Dorman



Dates of creation: 1852-1859 Extent: 10 sheaves

Scope and Content

Notes on Philippians


Notes on Philippians 2.5 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram


Notes on Philippians 2.9-11 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Gaswell [?] Road


Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings by [J.N. Darby?], 'Lord's day evening'


Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby 'Sunday evening'

Reference code: JND/4/18/5 Dates of creation: 28 Feb 1854 Extent: 4 sheets, 16 pages

Scope and Content

Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Rosoman St.

Reference code: JND/4/18/6 Dates of creation: 5 Mar [1856?] Extent: 5 sheets, 17 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Philippians 3 '[no.] 5' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Priory

Reference code: JND/4/18/7 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Philippians 3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified).


Dates of creation: 2 Mar Extent: 6 sheets, 24 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Philippians 3.10-21 'Dead with him' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.




Notes on Colossians


Notes on Colossians 1.9-11 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at William St.

Reference code: JND/4/19/2 Dates of creation: Oct 1853 Extent: 4 sheets, 14 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Colossians 1.12-22, R.S., from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'Sunday evening'


Notes on Colossians 1.24 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/19/4 Dates of creation: 3 Sep 1857 Extent: 6 sheets, 31 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Colossians 2.1-2 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere; also notes on 10-13, (speaker not specified), dated 8 October




Notes on Titus

Reference code: JND/4/20/1 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 8 Aug Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Titus (Mr Foley's notes) from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Exeter




Notes on Hebrews

Reference code: JND/4/21/1 Dates of creation: [Nov?] 1856 Extent: 7 sheets, 26 pages

Scope and Content

Notes on Hebrews 1 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no. 1'; also notes on 1.4 ff 'no. 2'


Notes on Hebrews 1 (copy E.C.) from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram 'no.1' at Bayswater

Reference code: JND/4/21/3 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 7 sheets, 28 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Hebrews 1, 2; and Ps. 103 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram, also notes on 1 Sam. 5 (Gilpin); Phil. 2.5-13 by G.V. Wigram, at Bristol, dated 13 April 1859; Heb 2.16-3.6 by G.V. Wigram, including notes from Stewart and Hall; Hos. 2, Song 2, Heb. 2 (W.H. Darby); Heb. 3: scraps from the meeting at Bristol, 12-15 April 1859


Notes on Hebrews 1, 2.1-4 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on Hebrews 2.5 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/21/6 Dates of creation: 20 May Extent: 14 sheets, 51 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Hebrews 3.6 ff. from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'no. 9' at Silver St.; also notes on 3.10 ff. 'no. 10' at Silver St. dated 27 May; 3.1-6 'no. 8' at S. St. dated 13 May

Reference code: JND/4/21/7 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 3 Jun Extent: 4 sheets, 19 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Hebrews 4 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Silver St.


Notes on Hebrews 5 'Priesthood' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified); also notes on Psa. 1, 2, (speaker not specified) at Bristol, dated September 1851


Notes on Hebrews 5, 'Priesthood of Christ', Conversation [between] WB, J.N. Darby, JEH, KH, LS, [and DW] at Gonner's [?] Hall


Notes on Hebrews 9, 10 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere, Wilts.


Notes on Hebrews 9 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Notes on Hebrews 9 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Poland St.


Notes on Hebrews 10, from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St.


Notes on Hebrews 10, 'Mercy', from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at silver St.


Notes on Hebrews 10 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Davies St.


Notes on Hebrews from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Poland St.


Notes on Hebrews 11.1, 16; Rom. 5.1,10, from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Kennington


Notes on Hebrews 11.1-16; Rom. 5.1-10 from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Kennington


Notes on Hebrews 12.28 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere


Notes on Hebrews 13.20-21 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram




Notes on James

Reference code: JND/4/22/1 Dates of creation: 21 Nov Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on James 1 from reading meeting (speaker not specified) at Kennington




Notes on 1 Peter


Notes on 1 Peter from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheets, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on 1 Peter 1, from lectures and readings by J. Willans at Rawstorne St., 'Wednesday evening'


Notes on 1 Peter 1, from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St.


Notes on 1 Peter 1, 2.1-3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at R. St.


Notes on 1 Peter 1, 2.1-3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on 1 Peter 2.1-3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Dates of creation: 4 Jul Extent: sheets, pages Scope and Content

Notes on 1 Peter 1.18 ff.; 2.1-8 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/23/8 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 4 Nov Extent: 7 sheets, 28 pages Scope and Content

Notes on 1 Peter 3.8 ff. from lectures and readings (speaker not specified), also notes on 1 Peter 4 dated 22 November; 1 Peter 3 ff.; and Ex. 16-17, dated 21 November




Notes on 1 John


Notes on 1 John. Extract of letter from J.G. Bellett


Notes on 1 John 1-2.1 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Davies St.


Notes on 1 John 1-2.2, 'Sonship' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on 1 John 1.1-4 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on 1 John 1.5-10 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Notes on 1 John 22 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Brixton


Notes on 1 John 2 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby '[no.] 3' at Store St., 'evening'


Notes on 1 John 2.13-17 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes on 1 John2.28-29; 3.1-4 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby


Notes on 1 John 4 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/23/11 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheets, 4 pages [incomplete] Scope and Content

Notes on 1 John 4.10-17 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)




Notes on Revelation


Notes on revelation 1 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'Tuesday evening'


Notes on revelation 1 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington; also notes on 2.1-7, dated 11 November; 2.7, Gen. 1-2 by G.V. Wigram at Priory, dated 10 March 1855


Notes from on Revelation 1.4-6 lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.; also notes on 22.17 by G.V. Wigram at Silver St. dated 13 December 1857


Notes on Revelations 1.5-7 from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby at Davies St.


Notes on Revelation 2 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday evening'


Notes on Revelations 2.8-11 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington


Notes on Revelations 2.8-29 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) 'Wednesday evening'


Notes on Revelations 2.12 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes from on Revelations 2.12-17 lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington


Notes from on revelations 2.18-29 lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday'




Notes on Revelations 3 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday evening'

Reference code: JND/4/24/13 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 7 Dec Extent: 4 sheets, 14 ages Scope and Content



Notes on Revelation 3.7-12 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram a Paddington; also 2nd lecture dated 21 December; 3rd lecture

dated 28 December; and Revelations 3.7 by G.V. Wigram at Davies St. dated June 1856


Notes on Revelations 3.7-13 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday evening'


Notes on Revelations 3.14 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington


Notes on Revelation 3.14-22 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday'






Notes on Revelation 4-5 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington; also 5-5, 'the Gospel of the Apocalypse', [Paddington], dated 1 February; 'Glance at the Book of Revelation', at Paddington dated 25 January

Reference code: JND/4/24/21 Dates of creation: 15 Feb Extent: 2 sheets, 8 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 6-7 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Paddington


Notes on Revelation 6-7 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday evening'


Notes on Revelation 10 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St. 'Tuesday evening'

Reference code: JND/4/24/24 Dates of creation: 12 May 1852 Extent: 4 sheets, 12 pages

Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 17 from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Davies St.


Notes on Revelation 21 'The Holy city, the New Jerusalem' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes on Revelation 21.9-22.5 'The Bride, the Lamb's wife' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/24/27 Dates of creation: 1 Jun 1852 Extent: 6 sheets, 21pages Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 21.9; 22.5 'The Bride, the Lamb's wife' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) [copy]


Notes on Revelation 21.22; 22 'Continuation of the bride and c.' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Dates of creation: 8 Jun 1852 Extent: 5 sheets, 20 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 21.22; 22 'Continuation of the bride and c.' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) [copy]


Notes on Revelations 22.7 ff. from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Mere, Wilts.


Notes on Revelation 22.10-21 from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett

Reference code: JND/4/24/32 Dates of creation: 18 Jun 1852 Extent: 1 sheet, 4 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 22.16 ff. from lectures and readings by J.G. Bellett at Brixton


Notes on Revelation 22.17 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.

Reference code: JND/4/24/34 Reference code: Former reference: Dates of creation: 2 May Extent: 4 sheets, 15 pages Scope and Content

Notes on Revelation 22.20 from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.




Notes on Miscellaneous Topics


Notes on 'the Love of Christ' from lectures and readings by G.V. Wigram at Davies St.


Notes beginning 'As flowers close up their petals ...' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified) at Stonefield St.


Notes beginning 'He that loveth his brother abideth in the light ...' from lectures and readings by J.N. Darby


Notes beginning 'Where there is spiritual judg[ment] ...' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes beginning 'In this address to Laodicea ...' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes beginning 'the master and rulers of world and flesh ...' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)


Notes beginning 'can do. I think dear f[rien]ds, what grace!' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/4/25/8 Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheets, 2 pages

Scope and Content

Notes beginning 'minister or servant ...' from lectures and readings (speaker not specified)

Reference code: JND/5 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540(1) - CBA 5540 (305), CBA 5540 (405) - CBA 5540 (409), and CBA 5540 (411) - CBA 5540 (417)

Correspondence

Dates of creation: 1829-1882 Extent: 320 letters and related items Scope and Content

This is J.N. Darby’s correspondence collection, made up mostly of letters to Darby. It also includes notices, reports and other items. Many letters which are apparently addressed to Darby begin 'Dear Brother' or some such. Where this is the case, a question mark has been inserted after Darby's name in square brackets, thus: [?].

A collection of photocopies of letters, which include these items, were held in the Christian Brethren Archive prior to the donation of the originals to the Archive. The photocopies were arranged in a card index, and numbered CBA 5540 (1) - CBA 5540 (543). The cards were also sorted thematically, and each group photocopied. The photocopied cards were placed into a bound handlist (CBA H2), which was widely used by Brethren scholars. The handlist states that, '[w]hen the photocopies of the original documents ... arrived in the Library they were found to be arranged in alphabetical order according to correspondents. The catalogue numbers were assigned in this order ...' In fact, the card index contains two separate sets of correspondence, each set in alphabetical order. The first CBA 5540 (1) — CBA 5440 (305), and the second CBA 5440 (306) — CBA 5440 (543). The present collection contains the first set of letters, along with twelve letters from the second sequence. The whereabout of the rest of the second set of letters is unknown.

Arrangement

The letters have been maintained in original order, which apart from the first four items and the 12 letters from the second sequence, have been arranged in rough alphabetical order by correspondent or author. Where the author is unknown, the place name has been used to place the letter in alphabetical sequence.


Copy of letters

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

Two sheets of modern lined paper headed 'letters bequeathed by JND' containing handwritten reproductions of letters to Darby:

o From the Rev. T.P. Magee to 'My dear Thomas' appointing Darby to 'the care of the Calary District'. Dated at Dublin 2 August 1825

o Unacknowledged note dated 1827 with a call for prayer and for evening lectures to be held at 49 Upper Sackville Street.

o From E. Pennefather [to JND] announcing that Susan [Darby's sister] had given birth to a girl. Dated at Dublin 26 May 1819.

o From 'the Inhabitants of Calary', paying affectionate tribute to Darby.

Reference code: JND/5/2 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (188)

Letter

Dates of creation: 2 Feb 1829 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor condition, foxing, hole near bottom of page. Pasted to sheet of lined paper. Scope and Content

To Darby from 'Captain Rock' warning him 'not to be disturbing the people of Corofin', accusing him of 'seducing the people of Corofin by your Bible business', and threatening his life if he did not return to his 'own native place'.

Reference code: JND/5/3 Reference code: Former reference: Not known

Letter

Dates of creation: 9 Apr Extent: 1 sheet, folded in half Scope and Content

To Darby, signature unreadable, asking him to pay a visit to 'Sheridan and his wife, who have expressed themselves desirous to conform'.

Dated at: Delganny

Reference code: JND/5/4 Reference code: Former reference: Not known

Handwritten notes

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor condition, frayed around edges Scope and Content

Sheet of writing very faint in pencil, much of it unreadable. Written in verse form, possibly a hymn. Headed 'To a young lady'


Letter

Dates of creation: 28 Sep [1880?] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Sydney C. Acheson to Darby requesting advice on how to act after being refused in Croydon for having broken bread at Ramsgate, with references to Abbott's Hill, Guildford Hall and Broadstairs assemblies and to [E.?] Wooton.

Dated at: Croydon


Letter

Dates of creation: 26 Dec 1879 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From John Adams to J.N. Darby [?] referring to the troubles at Ryde.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 31 Mar 186[?] Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From Thomas Aldwinkle to J.N. Darby requesting comment on passages of scripture.

Dated at Islington


Letters and mechanically reproduced duplicate copies of conversation

Dates of creation: 30 Aug 1879 Extent: 2 sheets Physical Condition: 1 sheet torn, foxing Scope and Content

Two copies of letters from J.H. Boddy to J.H. Jull regarding Darby’s attitude to Park Street gathering after Kennington had excluded E. Cronin, with two copies of a report copied on 7 September 1879 of a conversation between Darby and T. Ardwinkle on the action taken by Park Street on 19 August 1879, and a copy of extract from letter of Darby to Dr. [J?] H. Smith on same subject.

Date at St. John's Wood


Letter


From Edward Barry to Darby requesting authority in scripture for divisions among Christians, after having been refused fellowship by Brethren in Bristol.

Dated at Bristol


Letter and attached handwritten tract

Dates of creation: 29 June 1858 Extent: Letter 1 sheet, tract 3 leaves folded in half and sewn together. sheets Scope and Content

From E. Bennett to Darby [?] requesting comment on attached tract 'An answer to the reputed question that is the cause of the existing division among brethren', dealing with immortality in respect of Christ and men.

Dated in Caerleon


Letter

Dates of creation: 17 Jan 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: French Scope and Content

From Jules Berney to Darby, thanking him for introducing his son Earnest to assemblies in Blackheath, Melbourne and Adelaide; with questions on reception and eschatology.

Dated at Biong

Reference code: JND/5/12 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (8) and CBA 5540 (9)

Letter and copy of letter

Dates of creation: 25 Mar 1876 Extent: Letter 2 sheets, copy 1 sheet folded in half Physical Condition: Foxing

Scope and Content

From Edward Lawrence Bevir to Darby regarding troubles at Ryde. References to Mrs. Lowder, H.H. McCarthy, Mrs. [E.H.] Peters and to enclosed copy of letter of W. Kelly to Bevir; with news of Brethren at Valdrôme, Como Argegno, Florence and elsewhere.

Dated at Como

The copied letter is dated at Blackheath, 10 March 1876. It is from William Kelly to E.L. Bevir regarding troubles at Ryde. With references to Mrs. Lowder, [H.H. McCarthy], Mrs, [E.H.] Peters, [J.B.] Stoney, [E.] Cronin, [M.] Jackman, [R.F.] Kingscote, [D.L.] Higgins, Tunley and [G.W.] Glenny.


Letter

Dates of creation: 25 Jun [1873] Extent: 1sheet Language: Italian Scope and Content

From Biava [surname only] to Darby in Italian regarding the effect of the troubles at Ryde in Italy.

Dated at Broadstairs


Letter and note

Dates of creation: 14 Jan [c. 1850] Extent: 3 sheets, 2 folded in half Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From a member of the Birchwood Brethren Assembly giving opinion of Brethren at Birchwood regarding Bethesda, References to Worcester, Hereford, B.W. Newton H. Craik, G. Muller. Also note commenting on ideas of Mr. Bird and conversation of young Lady.

Dated at Birchwood


Letter

Dates of creation: 28 Oct 1881 Extent: 3 sheets Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Edwin Bond to Darby requesting advice on the effects of the Ramsgate division in Birmingham. With references to Park Street and Penzance Assemblies, Mansell, Rickard, Lessey, Rayner, Pollock, Barnett, Simpson and Kelly [?]

Dated at Birmingham


Letter

Dates of creation: 15 Nov 1881 Extent: 3 sheets Scope and Content

From Edwin Bond to Darby requesting advice on the effects of the Ramsgate division in Birmingham. With references to C. Shedden, Mansell, W. Kelly, C. McAdam, G. Kendrick, Lessey, Rayner and Talbot.

Dated at Birmingham


Letter

Dates of creation: [1858] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Flimsy paper Language: French Scope and Content

From Arnold van den Briel to Darby thanking him for gift; reporting progress of assembly at Rotterdam; requesting advice on infant baptism; and referring to G. C. Eberstadt.

Note in pencil dating letter at Rotterdam


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From E. Brinkman to Darby [?] requesting advice on writing on subject of marriage 'in system and out'.

Dated at Chadwell St. [London ?]


Letter

Dates of creation: 6 Jun 1860 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Poor, foxing Scope and Content

From Jabez Brinkman to Darby attacking him for his conduct in investigating divisions and excommunications.

Dated at London [?]


Letter

Dates of creation: 14 May 1879 Extent: 3 sheets Scope and Content

From James Brown to Darby suggesting that remarks made by Darby and widely circulated had ruined [E.] Cronin's professional interests.

Dated at London

Reference code: JND/5/21 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (17), CBA 5540 (18), and CBA 5540 (19)

Letter, handwritten notes and obituary notice

Dates of creation: 22 Jul 1878 Extent: 4 sheets, (3 folded) and newspaper cutting Scope and Content

Letter from S. H. Brown to Darby thanking him for his letter of condolence on the death of her husband [F.G. Brown], with notes on the last days of his life and an obituary notice [taken fromMessiah’s Herald].

Letter dated Cambridge, Mass.


Letter

Dates of creation: 4 Apr 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From William Burbidge to Darby requesting advice regarding the Ramsgate division. With references to E. Wooton, [J.R.?] Field and others.



Letter

Dates of creation: Aug 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From William Burbidge to Darby explaining problems arising in Kent coast meetings as a result of the Ramsgate division. With references to [T.] Patching, Dr. [J.] Cheetham and Dr. Hewer.

Dated at Herne Bay


Letter


From Darby to W. Burbidge regarding Abbott's Hill and Broadstairs assemblies and Darby's thoughts on leaving the Brethren. Reference to G.V. Wigram.


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Darby to W. Burbidge regarding Park Street, Cheapside, Kennington, Broadstairs, Faversham and Ramsgate Assemblies. With references to E. Cronin and W. Kelly.


Letter and copies of letters

Dates of creation: 22 Mar 1879 Extent: 4 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

From W.F. Burton to Darby referring to 2 enclosed copy letters of S. O'M. Cluff of Abbeyleix, Ireland asking for advice about misunderstood writing by

same on Christ. Refers to J.B. Stoney. The copied letters are dated 17 and 19 March 1897.

Dated at Sevenoaks


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From John R. B [?] regarding a reprint of Daniel.


Letter


From M.A. Capper to Darby [?] referring to work in Wanganui through Mr. Elmslie and Mr. B. and among the Maoris of the Ngaleassa tribe; reference to A. Honoré. Refers to G.V. W[igram] spending a day at Kennington; mention of Eugene and Augustus, sons of E. Cronin.


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Dec 1870 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: French Scope and Content

From Camille Calamel to Darby requesting clarification of some scriptural passages.

Dated at Yverdon


Letter and handwritten note

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 8 sheets? Scope and Content

From Charles Caldwell to Darby asking him to consider his thoughts on Brethren ministry. Small handwritten note with 'P.S.'

Dated at London


Letter


Copy of letter from S. O'M. Cluff to F. [J.?] Rowan providing clarification of the writing by S. O'M. Cluff on Christ.

Dated at Stradbally

See also JND/5/25


Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Jan 1882 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From C.A. Colman to Darby requesting advice on the question of 'fellowship with all believers'.

Dated at London


Letter and handwritten enclosure

Dates of creation: Sep 1881 Extent: 2 sheets Physical Condition: Foxing, hole at the bottom of second sheet. Scope and Content

From Howard S. Coombes to Darby regarding statements by Brethren in Ramsgate referring to notice to quit Guildford Hall. Enclosed account of Alfred Hope and T.E. Pettman of the notice.

Dated at Worcester and Ramsgate


Letter and handwritten enclosure

Dates of creation: 16 Jan 1844 Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

Letter from A. Cosnett to Darby asking him to read the list of enclosed questions on Biblical passages.

Dated at Clapham Common


Letter

Dates of creation: [Pre-1882] Extent: 1 large sheet folded sheets Language: French Scope and Content

From Louise Costanto Darby [?] appealing to [Darby?] to help a Christian family leave a town where all the inhabitants are Roman Catholics. Reference to Madame Lerat.


Letter

Dates of creation: 17 Apr 1878 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From S. L.C. Cossham to Darby requesting reference and explanation of quotation used by Darby in Eternal Punishment.

Dated at Clevedon


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Dec 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Torn, some foxing Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby referring to ill-health of G.V. Wigram, situation in Ryde and letter from S.O'M. Cluff.

Dated at Brixton Road


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: Feb 1879 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Some foxing Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin informing Brethren of his activities in Ryde. References to H. Finch, J.N. Darby, Mr. Dent, Ebury Street Assembly, H. Fleiny and M. Jackman.


Letter

Dates of creation: 15 Feb 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing, torn along fold Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby referring to Wigram's funeral, Cronin's activities in Ryde, H. Finch and M. Jackman.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Mar 1879 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby referring to his Communion with Brethren at Ryde and to J.S. Oliphant raising the matter at Kennington.

Dated at Brixton Road


Letter

Dates of creation: 21 Feb 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby regarding prayer meeting at Ryde.

Dated at London


Letters

Dates of creation: 13 Mar 1879 Extent: 7 sheets Physical Condition: Copy letter in poor condition, torn and frayed with foxing Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to E. Cronin regarding the situation in Ryde and censuring his activities there. References to W. Kelly and H.B. Finch. Attached letter of C. Stanley at Rotherham to E. Cronin dated 20 February 1879, referring to published letter of Darby to Cronin.


Letter


From Edward Cronin to Darby regarding his activities in Ryde.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 24 Mar 1879 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby requesting advice about withdrawing from communion.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 Mar 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Edward Cronin to Darby on Cronin's position following his activities in Ryde.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 1879 [?] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, top right hand corner torn. Scope and Content

Copy/draft of a letter from Darby to E. Cronin censuring him for distressing Brethren by his activities in Ryde.


Letter

Dates of creation: 1879[?] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, torn Scope and Content

Copy/draft of From Darby to E. Cronin censuring him for his activities in Ryde.


Letter

Dates of creation: 16 May 1879 Extent: 1sheet Physical Condition: Poor, torn and frayed around edges. Scope and Content

Copy of From Darby to E. Cronin commenting on his having given up the Brethren.


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: 21 Jul 1879 Extent: 1sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Edward Cronin to Brethren in Kennington admitting that he acted wrongly at Ryde.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 1 Mar 1876 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: French Scope and Content

From Garaix David to E.L. Bevir conveying general news.

Dated at Dieulefit


Letter

Dates of creation: c. 1860–1882 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From James George Deck (the elder) to Darby [?] regarding possibility of a conference at Wellington, New Zealand. Attached letter of G. Deck, his son, stating that he is going to Christchurch, New Zealand.


Letter

Dates of creation: Pre-1879 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George James Deck (the elder) to Darby [?] giving news that J. Code has been placed in an asylum following a bad sea journey to England. References to G.V. Wigram and Mary [?] Deck, his daughter.


Letter

Dates of creation: 7 Nov 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From George James Deck (the elder) to Darby [?] regarding preaching in various places in New Zealand, with particular reference to sectarian feeling in Nelson and problems in Wellington. References to Raikes, W Powley and C. McAdam.

Dated at Motueka


Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Nov 1875[?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From George James Deck (the elder) to Darby [?] expressing regret that the addressee was not with them the previous day. References to him being at Nelson, New Zealand and asking him to speak to C.E. Capper about the Christmas meeting.


Letter

Dates of creation: 185[?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From James George Deck (the elder) to Darby [?] requesting that he peruse a writing [By J.G. Deck?]


Letter and enclosure

Dates of creation: 15 Feb 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded and printed page Scope and Content

From Edward Dennett to Darby requesting his opinion on enclosed extracts from article by S. E. Stuart entitled 'Propitiation'. Enclosed extracts from 'Propitiation'.

Dated at Sevenoaks


Letter

Dates of creation: Feb 1881 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Darby [to E. Dennett?] stating opinion on article by C.E. Stuart entitled 'Propitiation'.


Letter

Dates of creation: 24 May 1852 Extent: 1 sheet folded in half Scope and Content

From M. Desquartier to Darby [?] asking for opinion on scriptural passages.

Dated at Geneva


Letters

Dates of creation: 1855 Extent: 2 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

From William Henry Dorman to Darby [?] covering enclosure. Enclosure consists of letter of J.H. Gregg to W.H. Dorman, dated 26 November 1855 referring to printing of tracts.

Dated at Reading

Reference code: JND/5/60 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (580

Letter

Dates of creation: 16 Sep 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From James Richard Field to Darby [?] on relinquishing breaking bread at St. Peter's. References to Park Street, Ramsgate and Kennington assemblies.

Dated at St. Peters, Isle of Thornet


Letter

Dates of creation: 2 Oct 1880 Extent: 3 sheets folded Scope and Content

From James Richard Field to Darby [?] regarding letter of H.J. Hunt who was refusing the Kennington discipline on upholding Abbot's Hill and Broadstairs and Canterbury. References to [W. J.] Lowe, Dr. Wolston and Guildford Hall.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 5 May 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded in half Physical Condition: Poor, torn, foxing Scope and Content

Copy of From Darby to H.B. Finch on the problems in Ryde with particular reference to Mr. and Mrs. T. Cook. References to Rickert of Darby and A. J. Pollock.


Letter

Dates of creation: 23 Sep 1878 Extent:

Scope and Content

From Howard B. Finch to Darby asking him to go to Ryde to decide among the Brethren there. Request for names of pupils prepared for public schools.

Dated at Ryde


Letter


From Darby to Mr. Franklin regarding his discussions at Park Street on the case of Abbot's Hill and Guildford Hall assemblies. Reference to Burbidge.


Letter


From John Gilbert to Darby [?] regarding misinterpretation of parts of the Bible by Mr. Grosse.


Letter and printed sheet

Dates of creation: Nov 1864 Extent: 2 sheets (one printed, handwritten sheet folded) Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From James Gilmour to Darby regarding articles by Darby entitled 'Further Remarks upon Righteousness and Law' in which he refers to C.H. Mackintosh. Enclosed 'Notes on Leviticus' by C.H. Mackintosh.

Dated at Coleraine


Letter

Dates of creation: 19 Dec [Pre-1882] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Pemberton Gipps to Darby referring to enclosed writing (not present). References to W. Kelly and J.B. Stoney and general thoughts on Gipp's retirement from work.


Letter

Dates of creation: 9 Apr 1870 Extent: 1sheet Scope and Content

From George Gilmour to Darby requesting interpretation of Heb. 9. xxi and Lev. 16.

Dated at Liverpool


Letter

Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, torn with foxing Scope and Content

Part of a draft From Darby to P. Gipps regarding Ryde assembly. References to H.B. Finch and E. Cronin.


Letter

Dates of creation: 21 Sep 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From B. Gladwell to Darby [?] regarding writing of C. Stanley. References to G. Rochester of Rotherham.

Dated at Gateshead


Letter

Dates of creation: 24 Dec 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: French Scope and Content

Letter in from P. Gonnet to Darby regarding Mr. and Mrs. Peters.

Dated at Cannes


Letter

Dates of creation: 26 Sep 1855 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Holes cut where postage stamps have been removed. Scope and Content

From Henry Gough to Darby discussing grounds of fellowship.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 30 Mar 1875 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] regarding J. Gilmour and problems relating to the evangelistic work at Penrith and his subsequent emigration to Canada. References to Jones and Calhoun.

Dated at Toronto


Letter

Dates of creation: 8 Dec 1874 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] regarding 'Mullers' complicity with Newton', and expressing uneasiness about Ottawa. References to J. Gilmour and W.T. P. Wolston.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter


From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] regarding refusal to receive J. Hearn, formerly of Kingston, among Brethren in Toronto following request

from Clegg in Ottawa. References to G. Muller and G.V. Wigram gong to the West Indies.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter

Dates of creation: 28 Mar 1872 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Torn along fold Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] regarding work in Canada, the United States and Nova Scotia.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 May 1868 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Torn with frayed edges Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] conveying news of his new shop and thanking Darby for financial support.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter

Dates of creation: 18 May 1868 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Quarter of sheet cut away

Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] regarding money borrowed by Glasgow and other general news from Canada.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter


From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] referring to Darby's proposed visit to Canada.

Dated at Toronto


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Jan 1869 Extent: 2 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] on Grant's Christian belief and the matter of his medical studies.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter

Dates of creation: 20 Apr 1869 Extent: 3 sheets (1 folded)

Scope and Content

From Frederick William Grant to Darby [?] on Grant's Christian belief and his preaching. References to Miss Lindsay, sister of David Lindsay, merchant in New York.

Dated at Yorkville


Letter

Dates of creation: 6 Mar 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From J. Gray to Darby [?] regarding interview Darby had with G. Muller in summer 1849.

Dated at Whitehaven


Letter

Dates of creation: 4 April 1863 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Ebenezer Gregg to Darby [?] expressing hope that Darby will visit the Brethren. Reference to illness of Gregg's son Harry.

Dated at Lonsdale Square


Letter

Dates of creation: 7 Feb 1878 Extent: 1 sheet

Scope and Content

From Ebenezer Gregg to Darby [?] requesting advice on scriptural passage and on breaking bread.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 May 1870 Extent: 2 sheets Language: French Scope and Content

Letter in from G. Gregoire to Darby [?] expressing regret at not seeing Darby before Darby left for America and asking after G.V. Wigram

Dated at Balsall Heath


Letter


From w. Griffith to Darby on future punishment and asking that he accept his book Eternal Life by Death.

Dated at Eastbourne


Letter

Dates of creation: 17 Jan 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From Thomas C. Halstead to Darby regarding Brethren in Ryde.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 25 Feb 1881 Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

From Thomas C. Halstead expressing opinion of named Brethren on the paper entitled 'Facts and Correspondence'. References to Temperance Hall, R. F. Kingscote and A.B. Pollock.

Dated at Ryde


Letter


From F.A. Hawarth to Darby regarding mistake over purpose of gift of money from Darby.

Dated at Boston


Letter

Dates of creation: 11 Jun 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

Letter written by a solicitor [John Haywood?] on behalf of one of the Brethren at Ryde to Darby regarding libellous circulars attributed to Darby, concerning the conduct of H.B. Finch, E. Cronin and others at Ryde.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 1879 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Draft/copy of letter from Darby to [J. Haywood?] replying to letter about libellous circulars attributed to Darby.

See also JND/5/89

Dated at Pau, France


Mechanically produced duplicate copy of letter

Dates of creation: 8 Oct 18979 Extent: 2 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

Copy of letter from J. Hennessey to W. Kelly regarding charges against Temperance Hall, Ryde.

Dated at Merton


Letter and handwritten copy of letter


From J. Hennessey to Darby regarding W. Kelly's charges against Temperance Hall. Attached copy of letter of W. Kelly, at Blackheath to J. Hennessey, dated 15 October 1879 regarding the dispute and appended: copy letter of W. Kelly to J.A. Trench dated 11 February 1875, regarding marriage case at Parsonstown.

Dated at Dublin


Letter

Dates of creation: 12 Dec 1879 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From J Hennessey to Darby regarding W. Kelly's charges against Temperance Hall, Ryde. References to C. Wolston, R.F. Kingscote, G.W. Glenny, H.H. McCarthy and J. Beaumont.

Dated at Dublin


Letter

Dates of creation: 3 Dec 1881 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From W. B. Horner to Darby regarding remarks to Captain Smith.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 23 May 1877 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Thomas G. Hill to Darby regarding marriage prohibitions.

Dated at Halifax


Letter

Dates of creation: 6 Jul 1877 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Robert Hunt to Darby [?] requesting further explanation of a sentence in one of Darby's books and general news on the Brethren assembly in Lydney.

Dated at Lydney


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From P.A. Humphery to Darby requesting advice on Rom v 10


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1sheet

Scope and Content

From Darby to Mr. Humphreys referring to Evan's letters which he is returning.


Letter

Dates of creation: [c.1878–1881] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Draft/copy of letter from Darby to Mr. Jackman regarding the dispute at Ryde. Reference to W. Kelly.


Letter

Dates of creation: 1 Sep 1871 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing and stains Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby referring to Darby's illness.

Dated at Norwich


Letter

Dates of creation: 31 Jul 1869 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby referring to Darby going abroad.

Dated at Norwich


Letter

Dates of creation: 19 Jul 1869 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby referring to Darby's arrival in Norwich.

Dated at Norwich


Letter

Dates of creation: 18 Aug 1865 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby expressing hope of seeing Darby during his stay in England

Dated at Norwich


Letter


From George Jeckell to Darby requesting meeting with Darby.

Dated at Norwich


Letter

Dates of creation: 19 Sep 1861 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby referring to possible visit by Darby.

Dated at Norwich


Letter


From George Jeckell to Darby [?] expressing hope that Darby will visit Suffolk and Norfolk.

Dated at Norwich


Letter

Dates of creation: 15 Feb 1853 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Some staining Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby, expressing anxiety over Jeckell's children; financial difficulties; whether to remain in Wymondham; G.V. Wigram.

Dated at Wymondham


Letter


From George Jeckell to Darby [?] referring to a Miss Webb of Dereham, the purchase of treatises written by Darby and questioning the meaning of a scriptural passage.

Dated at Wymondham


Letter

Dates of creation: 14 Dec 1847 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Staining and sealing wax Scope and Content

From George Jeckell to Darby requesting a visit from Darby.


Letter


From George Jeckell to Darby referring to forthcoming visit by Darby. References to C. Stanley and G.F. Muller.

Dated at Norwich


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: c. 27 Oct 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to [Mr. Keen?] of Folkestone on the situation in Kent and the first Park Street notice. References to W. Burbidge, H.J. Jull, J.R. Field, E.L. Bevir and W.J. Lowe.

See also JND/5/112


Letter

Dates of creation: 20 Oct 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Darby to Mr. Keen of Folkestone on the situation in Kent and the first Park Street notice. References to W. Burbidge, H.J. Jull, J/R. Field, E.L. Bevir and W.J. Lowe.

See also JND/5/111


Letter


From George Jeckell to Darby mentioning ill-health of Jeckell and his family and expressing hope of a visit from Darby.

Dated at Lowestoft


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: [1880?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to H.J. Jull explaining why he refrained from interfering in affairs in Kent.


Letter


From Harrison J Jull to Darby apologising for previous 'hasty and foolish' letter and retracting separation from Brethren. Reference to Guildford Hall.

Dated at Ramsgate

Reference code: JND/5/117 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (115) and CBA 5540 (116)

Copy of letter and printed copy of same

Dates of creation: [1880?] Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

Copies of letter from Darby to H.J. Jull condemning Jull's attitude regarding Abbot's Hill assembly.


Letter

Dates of creation: 7 Jan 1880 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From Harrisson J. Jull to Darby thanking him for sending his opinion and other general news about Brethren.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter

Dates of creation: 18 Sep 1880 Extent: 3 sheets folded in half to form booklet Scope and Content

From Harrisson J. Jull [?] to Darby stating his conviction [regarding Ramsgate]. Incomplete.

Dated at Ramsgate

See also JND/5/59 and JND/5/114.


Letter


Copy of letter from Darby to H.J. Jull regarding proposal for a meeting between them, with remarks on the situation in Ramsgate. References to W.J. Lowe and E.L. Bevir.


Letter

Dates of creation: 3 Jan 1880 Extent: 1 sheet

Scope and Content

From Harrisson J. Jull to Darby referring to Abbott's Hill and enclosed letter (not present).

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter


From Harrisson J. Jull to Darby referring to enclosed letter (not present) to Brethren following a conference of Brethren from Broadstairs and Canterbury on their position. References to [E.] Wooton and E. Burbidge's letter to Faversham.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter


From Harrisson J. Jull to Darby thanking him for his letters to Jull and G. C. Millward and comments on the problems among the Kent assemblies.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter

Dates of creation: 19 Apr 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From William Kelly to Mr. Black regarding E. Cronin's breaking of bread with H.B. Finch at Ryde.


Mechanically reproduced duplicate copy of letter with handwritten additions

Dates of creation: 11 Feb 1875 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From William Kelly to J.A. Trench commenting on dispute over question of marriage with a deceased wife's sister, with footnote referring to the case of Harding of Parsonstown. Additional handwritten comments including extract from letter of E. Cronin to J.R. Patterson at Dublin, dated c. 1879 referring to the case at Ryde.


Copy of letter


Copy of a letter from William Kelly to [assembly at Malvern?] regarding dispute with Darby over cases of Cook at Ryde and Miller at Blackheath.

Dated at Blackheath


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: 13 Sep 1881 Extent: 1 sheets Physical Condition: Poor quality flimsy paper, foxing Scope and Content

Copy of a letter from John G. Lear to W. Kelly stating that Malvern assembly 'did not recognize Abbott's Hill assembly' and asking to know the true position of Blackheath regarding Abbot's Hill.

Dated at Great Malvern


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: 14 Sep 1881 Extent: 1 sheets Physical Condition: Poor quality flimsy paper, foxing Scope and Content

Copy of letter of W. Kelly at to Lear, Bell, Morgan and Green replying that Blackheath assembly had made no pronouncement.

Dated at Blackheath


Letter

Dates of creation: [1881?] Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Draft from Darby to a 'brother' referring to letter of W. Kelly to Malvern assembly asking that they receive a woman into the assembly. References to Blackheath and Abbott's Hill.


Letter


From William Kelly to C.H. Mackintosh at Tipperary regarding thoughts of Mackintosh to move to London.

Dated at Guernsey


Letter


Copy [?] of letter from Darby to a 'brother' regarding the decision of 19 May 1879 at Kennington which rebuked E. Cronin for his action at Ryde and disavowed association with Masonic Hall.


Postcard

Dates of creation: 18 Oct 1894 Extent: 1 card Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Note from Kelly [?] to J.F. Cox of Guernsey regarding revision of hymn book and mentioning next Brethren meeting. References to T.J. F. Shorto of E. Finchley. Mr. and Mrs. Caws, leaving for the West Indies, and A. Coleman.

Dated at Belmont Place, London


Letter


From Darby [?] to a 'brother' referring to a previous writing sent [by Darby?] and the decision at Kennington regarding E. Cronin and Masonic Hall.


Letter

Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

Draft [?] of letter from Darby regarding E. Cronin and the affair at Ryde.

Reference code: JND/5/135 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (135) Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Draft [?] statement regarding E. Cronin's declaration that Mr. F[inch?] was mad and decision at Kennington blaming Cronin and refuting communion with Masonic Hall. Attached note to [P.?] Gipps asking that he deal with [enclosure?]. References to Dr. Hewer. Also statement/letter [incomplete] in Italian.


Letter


Statement by Darby [?] regarding E. Cronin and activities at Ryde. References to [C.?] McAdam, [W.?] Kelly and H.B. Finch.


Letter

Dates of creation: [Mid-May 1879?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter written on behalf of the Kennington Brethren assembly to Darby notifying him of the decision of 19 May disavowing association with Masonic Hall and rebuking E. Cronin for setting up a table and breaking bread there; requesting confirmation of Darby's views on Cronin's behaviour.


Letter

Dates of creation: 25 May 1879 Extent: 3 sheets folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to T. Moore [replying to his letter - JND/5/137] regarding E. Cronin's activities in Ryde and referring to the Kennington decision.


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Oct 1860 Extent: 4 sheets Scope and Content

From Samuel Kempling to Darby [?] on the presence of the Holy spirit in the assembly.

Dated at Liddell Street


Letter


From J. Kidd to Darby [?] admonishing him for a letter being circulated which was harmful to the situation in Blackheath. References to E. Cronin, H.J. Jull, J.R. Field, E. Wooton and J.B. Stoney.

Dated at Blackheath Park


Letter


Draft [?] of letter from /Darby to Dr. J. Kidd [replying to letter - see JND/5/140] regarding a letter written by Darby which was said to be causing harm among Brethren at Blackheath.


Letter

Dates of creation: 24 Jan 1871 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Campbell Latch to Darby asking to know Darby's views on baptism.

Dated at Ballymena


Letter and attachment

Dates of creation: 18 Jun 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: French Scope and Content

Letter from [L.] Lafaurie to Darby inviting Darby to stay at Le Buisson and suggesting Brethren meetings in the area. Includes sketch map showing route to Le Buisson.

Dated at Le Buisson


Letter

Dates of creation: 8 Apr 1875 Extent: 2 sheets folded Physical Condition: Poor, foxing Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to [Capt.] L[eslie] expressing opinion that Brethren are entering a new phase of existence and thoughts on Brethren beliefs in comparison with those of other Christians. References to Brethren in Boston.

Dated at New York


Mechanically produced duplicate copy of letter


Copy of letter from Darby [to P.J. Loizeaux] on the unity of God and Christ. References to Loizeaux's depot and Springfield.


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 Jun 1874 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From William Joseph Lowe to Darby requesting Darby's opinion on parts of the French translation of the Bible.

Dated at Paris [?]


Letter

Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

From Darby to C. McAdam referring to letter from H.J. Jull withdrawing previous one.


Letter


Letter from A.H.F. to Darby referring to enclosed letter regarding gift of money. Attached letter of C. McAdam to [F.A.H.] referring to enclosed gift of money for depot expenses.

Dated at Notting Hill


Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Feb 1863 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to C. McAdam referring to a current controversy among Brethren, the tract Righteousness of God, importance of pursuing practical separation from the world, and news of Brethren in Canada.

Dated at Guelph


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 Apr 1877 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Torn, foxing Scope and Content

Copy [?] of letter from Darby to C. McAdam regarding Darby's incomplete work in Christchurch New Zealand. References to J.G. Deck and W. Kelly.

Dated at Halifax, USA


Letter


From Edward Lawrence Bevir to H.H. McCarthy in Canada expressing disapproval of the course McCarthy took regarding Mrs. E.H. Peters at Ryde.

Dated at Novi Ligure


Letter

Dates of creation: 6 Jan [1877?] Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From major Henry McCarthy to Darby expressing unhappiness over dispute at Ryde and complaining about the opposition against him by W. Kelly and J.B. Stoney on behalf of Mrs. E.H. Peters. References to J.S. Oliphant's papers.

Dated at Ottawa


Letter

Dates of creation: 4 Feb [c.1853] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From H. Macintosh to Darby saying how much he had benefited from his recent studies with Darby and expressing disappointment that Darby does not visit Clonmel.

Dated at Clonmel


Letter


From Charles Henry Macintosh to Darby regarding Mackintosh's missionary work in Ireland. References to W. Kelly's forthcoming marriage.

Dated at Westport


Letter

Dates of creation: 31 Aug 1853 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Charles Henry Macintosh to Darby regarding Mackintosh's missionary work in Ireland.

Dated at Westport


Letter


From Charles Henry Macintosh to Darby [?] regarding Brethren ministry and mentioning that [A.?] Miller had begged him to go to London to help convert Scottish Baptists.

Dated at Clonmel


Letter


From Charles Henry Macintosh to Darby [?] referring to request made to Darby [?] to omit passage in reply to the Quarterly in order to save Macintosh's reputation.

Dated at Dublin


Letter


From Charles Henry Macintosh to Darby [?] disclaiming any connection with the Baptists.

Dated at Coleraine


Letter


From W Macintosh to Darby regarding Macintosh’s preaching at house meetings.

Dated at Aberdeen


Letter


From Edward Mahony to Darby referring to enclosed communication to the press [not present] by Dr. Drysdale maintaining belief in the creation of all things by the Son, but also partial acceptance of the evolution theory.

Dated at Liverpool


Letter


From J. Manchez to Darby requesting Darby's judgement on whether 1 Tim. 5.20 can be carried out by the assembly or whether it is an individual act - the question being raised due to dispute over whether 'rebukes' to the Brethren should be publicized generally or dealt with locally. References to Deptford and London Bridge assemblies.

Dated at Brockley


Letter


From J. Marson to Darby regarding Darby's statement about E. Cronin and the Blackheath inquiry. References to W. Kelly, Temperance Hall, E. Cronin, E. Dennett., and G. Alexander Stafford.

Dated at Stafford


Letter


Copy/draft of letter [?] from Darby to J. Marson regarding Darby's statement about E. Cronin and the situation at Ryde. References to J.B. Stoney and 'London Bridge conflicts'.


Letter

Dates of creation: 16 Jul 1842 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Stained, tear from sealing wax. Scope and Content

From Thomas Maunsell to Darby regarding numbers of Brethren in Scotland and Northern England, asking if Darby knows of any Christians in France or Switzerland who would look after the sons of a Mr. Web who wants them to study abroad and stating his intention to join Darby in Switzerland.

Dated at Stafford


Letter


From D. Max.... [?] to Darby referring to J.G. Bellett expecting Darby in Dublin and expressing personal fulfilment from Darby's preaching.


Letter


From R. Meeson to Darby requesting advice on questions of baptism.

Dated at Barnstable


Letter


From J.A. Methuen to Darby questioning validity of Darby's view that Bethesda was the root of present divisions, stressing the importance of Christian unity and suggesting value of a conference of Brethren on the subject.

Dated at Bath


Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Nov 1855 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From J.A. Methuen to Darby quoting from the Letter of the Ten (Bethesda Chapel, Bristol) relating to Brethren in Plymouth and accusing Darby of being the 'breaker' for excommunicating himself from so many Brethren.

Date at Pulteny Street


Letter


From Thomas B. Miller to Darby noting decision of Brethren at Abbott's Hill not to break bread and to propose mutual confession with Brethren at Guildford Hall. Reference to continuing party feeling. References to H.J. Jull, Mr. Smith, [T.E. Pettman] and Broadstairs assembly.

Dated at London


Copy of letter


Copy of letter written on behalf of the Brethren at Abbott's Hill assembly, Ramsgate by T. E. Pettman, T.A. Brunker, A, Hope and J. H. Smith to G.C. Millward excluding H.J. Jull, W.R. Cox, W. Johnson jnr., C.J. Smyth. R.W. Crane and G.C. Millward from fellowship as long as they broke bread at an independent table at Ramsgate.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter

Dates of creation: 9 Sep 1879 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From George Charles Millward to Darby[?] regarding failure of Kennington assembly to judge E. Cronin, the Park Street notices and declaration of Ramsgate Brethren excluding six Brethren from fellowship.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter

Dates of creation: [Sep 1879?] Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From Darby, written 'chez Monsr. [L.] Lafaurie', to [G.C. Millward?] disapproving the Park Street notice.

Dated Ardéche

See also JND/5/169 and JND/5/174


Letter


Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby written 'chez Monsr. Fayard' to [C.?] McAdam regarding exclusion of the six Brethren from Abbott's Hill assembly.

Dated at Haute Loire


Letter


From G. Morrish to Darby [?] regarding printing of unnamed work. References of contribution [of writing?] from German Brethren.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: [End of 1880? ] Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Copy of a letter [incomplete] from Darby to J. Hennessy to read and send on to Mr. Morgan arguing that the marriage of T. Cook was invalid. Reference to W. Kelly.


Letter


Draft [?] of letter [incomplete] from Darby to W. Sharpe regarding reception of a young woman from Ramsgate.


Letter and printed attachment

Dates of creation: 21 Oct 1880 Extent: 3 sheets Scope and Content

From J.J. Musgrave to Darby referring to enclosure. References to H.J. Jull, [C.?] McAdam and Abbott's Hill assembly. Attached printed letter of Darby to H.J. Jull condemning Jull's attitude regarding Abbott's Hill assembly.

Dated at Folkestone


Letter


From Andrew Miller to Darby requesting advice on the divisions among Brethren. References to H.J. Jull. E. Cronin. Broadstairs and Guildford Hall assemblies.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: May 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Darby to [A.?].Miller regarding movement to paedobaptists and debate about baptism among Brethren. References to E. Cronin and [C.H.?] Macintosh.


Letter


Letter from Andrew Miller to Darby requesting that Darby publicly withdraw remarks he made at Park Street assembly denouncing Brethren at Blackheath and the William Street paper.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 1843 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Two hole cut, presumably for the removal of postage stamps. Scope and Content

From T[homas] M[aunsell] to Darby inviting him to visit. Comments on the brethren in Ireland. References to Dr. Lowder.

Dated at Bath


Letter


From Andrew Miller to Darby regarding dispute between [Darby?] and W. Kelly.

Dated at London

Reference code: JND/5/183 Reference code: Former reference: CBA 5540 (182a)

Letter

Dates of creation: 14 Jun Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Andrew Miller to Darby stressing need to prevent open division among Brethren.

Dated at London


Letter


From Andrew Miller to Darby regarding Kennington notice, Abbott's Hill and H.J. Jull and rejecting statements by [J.B.?] Stoney.

Dated at Eastbourne


Letter


From Andrew Miller to Darby expressing opinions on treatment of Guildford Hall. References to H.J. Jull.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 18 May 1881 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Andrew Miller to Darby on the question of baptism.

Dated at London


Letter


From Thomas Neatby to Darby asking for reply to previous letter.

Dated at London


Letter

Dates of creation: 2 Feb 1881 Extent: 2 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

From Thomas Neatby to Darby requesting that a statement be sent out to Brethren. Appended statement regarding charges against a brother {E. Cronin?] for his action at Ryde.

Dated at London

See JND/5/189


Mechanically produced duplicate

Dates of creation: [c. 1881?] Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Statement of Darby regarding charges against E. Cronin for his action at Ryde


Letter


From Thomas Neatby to Darby requesting that Darby make reparation toward E. Cronin on reversing his opinion that Cronin was guilty morally for his action at Ryde.

Dated at Hampstead


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: 30 Oct 1879 Extent: 1sheet Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to Neatby repudiating objections made by Neatby regarding a letter Darby wrote from Pau about Cronin's action at Ryde.


Letter


From Thomas Neatby to Darby reiterating objections against Darby regarding a letter he had written from Pau condemning E. Cronin's action at Ryde.

Dated at London


Letter


From Thomas Neatby to Darby objecting to content of letter written by [Darby?] regarding E. Cronin's action at Ryde.

Dated at Hampstead


Letter

Dates of creation: 5 Jan 1878 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, torn Scope and Content

From J. Newland Smith, Bevir's former tutor, to Bevir advising him on a point of horology and indicating disapproval of Bevir's evangelising work in France.

Dated at Greenwich


Letter


Copy/draft [?] of letter [incomplete] from Darby to T. Neatby regarding E. Cronin's action at Hyde.


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: 24 Nov 1846 Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Small tear Scope and Content

Copy of a letter from Benjamin Wills Newton to a 'brother' regarding answering of charges against Brethren in published tracts. References to Darby and G.V. Wigram.

Dated at Plymouth


Letter


Headed 'your letter'. List of objections by Benjamin Wills Newton to Darby's doctrinal statements.


Letter

Dates of creation: [Apr 1845] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Benjamin Wills Newton to [Darby?] expressing objections to and comments on letter of Darby on Biblical passages.


Letter


From Benjamin Wills Newton to Darby repudiating Darby's contention that Newton had tried to form a sect.


Letter


From Benjamin Wills Newton to Darby requesting that Darby give more details regarding his charges against Newton for acting badly towards Brethren.


Letter

Dates of creation: [1 Apr 1845] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Benjamin Wills Newton to [Darby?] defending himself against charges levelled at him by [Darby] for acting badly towards Brethren and requesting more details.

See also CBA 7180 (10)


Letter

Dates of creation: [Apr 1845] Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Corner torn off, hole at side of sheet. Scope and Content

From Benjamin Wills Newton to Darby regarding Darby's attitude towards Newton.


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: [1845/46?] Extent: 1 sheets Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to Mrs. B.W. Newton expressing sympathy during her husband's illness.


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: [1845/46?] Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to Mrs. B.W. Newton expressing sympathy during her husband's illness.


Letter

Dates of creation: 4 Aug 1862 Extent: 1 sheet folded Language: German Scope and Content

From Peter Nippel to [Darby?].


Letter

Dates of creation: 17 Jul Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From [N.N.?] to [H. Littleton?] asking for views on question of the Church of God on earth. Appended comments on same by unknown writer.

Dated at Bristol


Letter

Dates of creation: 8 Mar 1880 Extent: 3 sheets folded

Scope and Content

From Alfred Olby to Darby [?] regarding the Kennington notice and the divergence among Brethren in Ramsgate.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter


From Frederick Overton to Darby regarding withdrawing notice of exclusion of the [Bints?] from assembly and giving general comments on divisions.

Dated at Worcester


Letter


Copy/draft [?] of From Darby to G. Owen referring to E. Cronin and Ryde.


Letter

Dates of creation: 19 March 1881 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From George Owen to Darby regarding accusations made by Darby against Owen concerning Park Street Brethren.

Dated at Islington

See also JND/5/214


Letter


Copy of From Darby to G. Owen regarding abuse of Brethren and work in Canada.

Dated at Hamilton


Letter

Dates of creation: [Mar 1881?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] o letter from Darby to G. Owen admonishing Owen for slighting the Park Street Brethren.


Letter


From Arthur Page to Darby [?] asking [Darby] to judge whether a Mrs. Wood, believing her husband to be dead, is free to remarry in the eyes of God.

Dated at Marlborough


Letter


From Thomas Patching to Darby regarding notices sent out to neighbouring gatherings to maintain unity concerning the Park Street declaration.

Dated at Faversham


Handwritten notices

Dates of creation: [Aug-Sep 1879] Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

Notice written on behalf of the Faversham Brethren assembly by H. Hart, E. Rains and T. Patching accepting the Park Street declaration and refusing fellowship with Kennington assembly. Attached notice by same accepting the second Park Street notice.

Dated at Faversham


Letter

Dates of creation: 31 May [1880?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Edmund H. Peters to Darby regarding charges made against Mrs. E.H. Peters while at Cannes.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 12 Jan 1881 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Edmund H. Peters to Darby regarding Darby's charges of dishonesty against Mr. and Mrs. Peters while at Cannes.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 1 May 1880 Extent: 2 sheets (1 folded) Physical Condition: Rust marks from paper clips Scope and Content

From Edmund H. Peters to Darby refuting claims that Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters have left communion.

Dated at Cannes


Letter


From Edmund H. Peters to Darby requesting proof of Darby's charges of dishonesty against Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters while at Cannes.

Dated at Ryde


Letter


From Edmund H. Peters to Darby requesting that Darby withdraw letter to P. Gonnet regarding charges of dishonesty against Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters while at Cannes.

Dated at Cannes


Letter


From J.B. Peters to Darby in support of H.H. McCarthy. Reference to Darby's letter to P. Gonnet regarding J.B. Peters [Mrs. E.H. Peters?].

Dated at Cannes


Letter


From J.B. Peters to Darby in support of H.H. McCarthy. Reference to Darby's letter to G. Gonnet regarding J.B. Peters [Mrs. E.H. Peters?].

Dated at Cannes


Letter

Dates of creation: 25 Dec [1881?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From J.B. Peters to Darby asking to know if Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters are to be excluded from all Brethren assemblies.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 20 Dec 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Torn Scope and Content

From S. Peters to [Darby?] regarding accusation of adultery against his sister, Mrs. Lowder.


Handwritten notes

Dates of creation: [Post- Oct 1876?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Edmund H. Peters to [Darby?] regarding his 'private letter' to T. Cook at Ryde. Reference to J. Adams. Includes copy of letter of J. Adams at Ryde to [S. Peters?] regarding T. Cook.


Letter

Dates of creation: 18 Jan [1881] Extent: 3 sheets (2 folded) Scope and Content

From S. Peters to Darby regarding treatment of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters.


Letter

Dates of creation: 21 Oct 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Small tear Scope and Content

From S. Peters to [Darby?] regarding attitudes among Brethren towards Mrs. Lowder.

Dated at Basingstoke


Printed Letter

Dates of creation: 5 Oct 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded (4 pages) Scope and Content

Printed letter from S. Peters regarding the case of T. Cook at Ryde.


Printed letters

Dates of creation: 1878 Extent: 1 sheet folded (4 pages) Physical Condition: Slight tear Scope and Content

Six printed letters written variously by S. Peters, W.J. Glover and J.P. Pigott regarding H.H. McCarthy's charges of adultery against Mrs. Lowder.

Dated at Basingstoke and St. Leonards-on-Sea


Letter


From S. Peters to Darby asking whether E.H. Peters and others may be readmitted to the Ryde assembly.

Dated at Basingstoke


Draft of letter


Draft of letter from Darby to T.E. Pettman stating Darby's decision not to go to Abbott's Hill assembly.



Letter

Dates of creation: May 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy [?] of letter from Darby to T.E. Pettman disputing claim of Abbott's Hill to be God's assembly.


Letter

Dates of creation: 11 May 1881 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Foxing and small tear Scope and Content

From Thomas E. Pettman to Darby stating that position of Abbott's Hill assembly during split at Guildford Hall.

Dated at Ramsgate


Letter


From L. Pilson to Darby regarding eternal punishment of the wicked.

Dated at Ranelegh Road


Letter

Dates of creation: 20 Aug 1863 Extent: 4 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Isaac Powley to R. [T.?] Grant and Mr. Forest regarding death of Powley's child.

Dated at Tuscarora


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 Mar 1855 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Hole where postage stamp has been removed. Language: French and German Scope and Content

From Julius Anton Eugen von Poseck to Darby, in French and German, regarding the German New Testament translation.

Dated at Dusseldorf


Letter and attachments

Dates of creation: 24 Feb 1880 Extent: 3 sheets (1 folded) Language: English and French Scope and Content

Letter to Darby and [C.?] McAdam referring to enclosed letters:

o 1. Copy of letter of F. Ponge dated 21 February 1880 regarding Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters and Ryde Assembly. References to Dr. Battersby and P. Gonnet with appended copy of note of E.H. Peters at Ryde. Dated 11 February 1880, asking for a statement from Brethren.

o 2. Copy of letter in French of F. Ponge at Cannes, dated 2 February, regarding Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peters.

Dated at Cannes


Letter and enclosure

Dates of creation: 1 Dec1879 Extent: 3 sheets folded Scope and Content

From William Reid, the editor of the Bible Herald to Darby [?] regarding enclosed letter and expressing desire for unity among Brethren. Enclosed letter of W. Reid at Edinburgh, dated 28 November 1879, to C.E. Stuart at Reading regarding rumours that Reid opposed Darby and commenting on dispute between Darby and W. Kelly.

Dated at Edinburgh


Letter

Dates of creation: 21 Jun [pre-1883?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From Arthur Augustus Rees to [Darby?] regarding Rev. 20 and Antichrist.

Dated at Sunderland


Letter


From John Ross to [Darby?] regarding Brethren in Bristol. References to W. Kelly.

Dated at Bath


Letter


From John Ross to [Darby?] agreeing to any lodgings [Darby?] arranges for Ross, and commenting on Mr. Peters snr. of Bristol who wished to break bread at Bristol, but who was willing to break bread with Mr. Muller and H. Craik in Ryde.

Dated at Ryde


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Nov 1855 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Hole in middle of page. Scope and Content

From John Ross to Darby regarding notes on Rom. 6 and mentioning departure of P.F. Hall from Plymouth.

Dated at Plymouth


Letter

Dates of creation: 13 Dec 1855 Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Corner torn Scope and Content

From John Ross to Darby regarding Ross's visits to Torquay, Exeter and Taunton.

Dated at Plymouth


Letter


From John Ross to Darby mentioning plans to find some Brethren breaking bread in Glasgow, while staying with his sister.

Dated at Greenock


Letter

Dates of creation: 9 Nov 1858 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Letter from John Ross to Darby regarding enclosed paper [not present] for the Girdle [of Truth?].

Dated at Reading


Letter


From John Ross to Darby regarding Ross's movements around Britain and mentioning the possibility of seeing Darby.

Dated at Aberdeen


Letter


From John Ross to Darby regarding Ross's ill health and the possibility of seeing Darby.

Dated at Aberdeen


Letter


From John Ross to Darby referring to Darby's gift to Mrs. White, Darby's recent visit, ill-health of Ross's wife and Ross's projected stay at Brighton

Dated at Reading


Letter


From John Ross to Darby regarding Ross's ill-health and diagnosis by homeopathic doctors. Reference to new edition of German text.

Dated at Reading


Letter

Dates of creation: 11 Jun 1861 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From John Ross to Darby requesting a bed for the night at Darby's house in London.

Dated at Reading


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Apr 1859 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From John Ross to Darby referring to Darby's illness, conveying news of Ross's visits to Exeter, Barnstable and Brighton, forthcoming visit to Jersey and thoughts on Biblical passages.


Letter


From John Rowland to Darby referring to enclosed letter [not present] which relates to H.J. Jull. Reference to Deptford assembly.

Dated at Lewisham


Letter

Dates of creation: 17 Mar 1879 Extent: 2 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Frederick John Rowan to Darby regarding writings of S.O'M. Cluff.

Dated at Dartford


Letter


From Frederick John Rowan to [S.O'M. Cluff] raising objections to [Cluff's?] writing. Reference to Darby.

Dated at Dartford


Letter

Dates of creation: 21 Feb 1879 Extent: 3 sheets folded Scope and Content

From Frederick John Rowan to [S.O'M. Cluff?] raising objections to [Cluff’s?] writings.

Dated at Dartford


Letter

Dates of creation: Oct 1881 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Copy [?] of letter from Darby to G. Rymer condemning Abbott's Hill assembly. Reference to Darby's relations with W. Kelly and E. Cronin.


Letter


From George Rymer to Darby referring to enclosed printed writing, entitled A Word of Exhortation.

Dated at Mansfield


Pamphlet

Dates of creation: 1879 Extent: 20 pages Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

A Word of Exhortation. 'For private circulation'.


Letter

Dates of creation: [1853?] Extent: 1 sheet Language: French Scope and Content

Letter [incomplete] from J.R.


Copy of letter


Copy of letter from W.R. to a 'brother' expressing opinion that provincial assemblies should not interfere in the Guildford Hall dispute.

Dated at Derby


Letter

Dates of creation: [1878] Extent: 2 sheets folded and sewn Language: French Scope and Content

From J. Salomonto 'frère B' on 'la discipline condamnée par la parole de Dieu'.


Letter


From Henry M. Sandy to Darby requesting Darby's judgement in the case of a brother living with a married woman.

Dated at Stratford


Letter

Dates of creation: 22 Aug [1879?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From J.G. Scott to Darby questioning the rendering of one of Darby’s letters translated from the French and mentioning that a Mr. Herbert was excluded from the Croydon assembly.

Dated at Croydon


Letter


From R.A. Shapland to Darby requesting Darby's views on baptism.

Dated at Barnstable


Mechanically reproduced copy of letter


Letter written to Brethren on behalf of certain brethren in the Broadstairs assembly by E. Wooton and J.R. Field recalling action of 20 August following Kennington assembly's discipline regarding E. Cronin and London. On reverse is a copy of a letter written on behalf of Broadstairs assembly by J. Stuppes, J.G. Marsh and E. Hayles excluding E. Wooton from the assembly and an endorsed note referring to a sister from Croydon.


See also JND/5/267


Letter

Dates of creation: 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy [?] of account written to [Darby?] of the two meetings at Broadstairs previous to the separation over the Kennington situation.


Letter


From J. Harmer Smith to [Darby?] outlining the background to the division at Ramsgate. Reference to H.J. Jull.

Dated at Ramsgate


Draft of a letter

Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 4 sheets

Scope and Content

Draft of a letter from Darby to [J.H. Smith?] commenting on [Smith's?] account of the background to the division at Ramsgate and expressing Darby's own views.


Letter

Dates of creation: 28 Aug 1879 Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

From S. Francis Smith to [Darby?] arguing the case for baptism by immersion and encouraging [Darby?] to be immersed.

Dated at Holloway Road


Letter

Dates of creation: 29 Oct 1858 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From Thomas Smith to [Darby?] requesting to know whether a paper on Ephesians in Present Testimony was by [Darby?] and asking for clarification on the paper. Reference to the ill-health of Mrs. W. Trotter.

Dated at York


Letter

Dates of creation: 3 Nov 1859 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From Thomas Smith to [Darby?] requesting to know the meaning of part of [Darby's?] paper on Ephesians in Present Testimony.

Dated at York


Letter

Dates of creation: 24 Dec 1858 Extent: 2 sheets Scope and Content

From Thomas Smith to [Darby?] requesting Darby's views on baptism and explanation of what Darby meant in his paper on Ephesians in Present Testimony. Attached P.S. asking that Smith's copy of Present Testimony be returned.

Dated at Scarborough


Letter

Dates of creation: 16 Jul 1880 Extent: 4 sheets Scope and Content

From M. Taylor to [Darby?] regarding Christian doctrine with news of Taylor's children

Dated at New York


Letter

Dates of creation: 27 Feb 1863 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Copy of From Darby to [J.B. Stoney?] referring to papers Darby has sent The Girdle and conveying news of Brethren in Canada

Dated at Guelph


Note

Dates of creation: [1878] Extent: 2 sheets and envelope Physical Condition: Hole in envelope where postage stamp has been removed. Language: German Scope and Content

Note from Darby to C. Springer at St. Gallen.

Dated at [Leiden?]


Letter


From Hugh Talbot to Darby commenting on the disputes arising from the cases of Mrs, Lowder and T. Cook at Ryde and conveying news of Brethren in Canada.

Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia


Letter


From Joseph Trotter to Darby expressing sorrow on hearing of Darby's ill-health and referring to recent Brethren disputes.

Dated at Plymouth


Letter


From Joseph Trotter to Darby regarding Brethren disputes at Plymouth and Davenport.

Dated at Plymouth


Letter


From Joseph Trotter to Darby regarding disputes at Plymouth and Davenport.

Dated at Plymouth


Draft of letter


Draft letter from Darby to [Voorhoeve?] regarding proposals for humiliation. References to Park Street, Guildford Hall, Abbott’s Hill assemblies and T. Neatby.


Copy/draft of letter

Dates of creation: [c. 1881?] Extent: 3 sheets folded Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby regarding the Ramsgate dispute.


Letter

Dates of creation: 29 Oct 1881 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

From George Weeks to Darby containing list of questions troubling Brethren at Southsea concerning the Ramsgate dispute.

Dated at Southsea


Copy/draft of letter

Dates of creation: [1881?] Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Torn Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to [G. Weeks?] replying to letter containing questions about New Lumpism and the Ramsgate dispute, in which Darby quotes from letter of [C.H.?] Mackintosh

See also JND/5/283


Copy of letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 4 sheets Physical Condition: Foxing Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to Dr. Walter regarding writings of [D.L.?] Moody and [R.?] P. Smith and their effect on Brethrenism.


Letter


From C. Williams to Darby regarding doctrines of B.W. Newton and refusal of Brethren in Bath and Barnstable to receive him. Reference to H.W. Soltau.

Dated at Bath


Letter


From Henry Forbes Witherby to Darby requesting Darby visit Brethren assembly at Croydon.

Dated at London


Letter


From Henry Forbes Witherby to Darby regarding E. Cronin's action at Ryde and behaviour of Brethren at Kennington.

Dated at Brighton


Letter


From Darby to [C. Wolston?] regarding Brethren who had 'gone out' at Broadstairs.


Letter

Dates of creation: 3 Oct 1879 Extent: 3 sheets (1 folded) Scope and Content

Letter [writer uncertain] to [C. Wolston?] giving an account of the split at Broadstairs. Attached copy of statement, dated 27 August 1879 written on behalf of certain Brethren at Broadstairs by E. Wooton and J.R. Field, that a

number of Brethren have withdrawn from fellowship to form a 'new lump' over the situation at Kennington.


Letter


From [C. Wolston?] to Darby regarding situation at Broadstairs following judgement on E. Cronin.

Dated at Croydon


Letter


Letter written on behalf of the Broadstairs Brethren assembly by J. Wright. A.W. Page, W. Bushell, G. Harrison, H. Giles, W. Brown, W. Burbidge, J. and R. Gore to E. Wooton and J.R. Field and others expressing the hope that they will return to the assembly.

Dated at Herne Bay

See also JND/5/293 and JND/5/300


Letter


From John Stupples and others to E. Wooton and James R. Field expressing the hope that they will renounce their separate table at St. Peter's, Broadstairs.


See also JND/5/300


Letter and notice


Copy of proposed notice from Edward Wooton to Brethren at Broadstairs confessing his wrong action. Also includes letter to Darby referring to notice and dispute at Broadstairs. Reference to J.R. Field, Mrs. Cooper and the Achesons.


Letters


From Edward Wooton to Darby regarding dispute at Broadstairs. Includes copy of letter of E. Wooton written on behalf of himself, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Field, Mrs. Cooper and others confessing haste in separation from the assembly.



Letter

Dates of creation: 7 Sep 1880 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From Edward Wooton to Darby announcing his intention to acknowledge publicly along with those who seceded from Broadstairs their wrong action and questioning positions of Abbott's Hill and Broadstairs assemblies before the Lord.



Letter


From Edward Wooton to Darby requesting advice on Brethren principles.



Letter and mechanically produced copy of letter


From Edward Wooton to Darby referring to enclosed letter and explaining why Wooton and others did not act upon the Park Street notice. Attached copy letter, dated 9 November 1879, to Mr. Ancott of Margate stating position of Wooton and others regarding dispute at Broadstairs.



Letter


From Edward Wooton to Darby referring to enclosed letters [not present] referring to division at Broadstairs assembly. References to J.R. Field and H.J. Jull.



Letter


Letter from Edward Wooton to Darby regarding Wooton's proposed confession [about his separation form Broadstairs assembly?].


Letter


From Edward Wooton to Darby referring to enclosed letters [not present] from J.G. Marsh and Broadstairs assembly and saying that Wooton was wrong in going out and also in returning to Broadstairs assembly. References to J.R. Field and H.J. Jull.



Letter


From Edward Wooton to Darby regarding those who withdrew from Broadstairs assembly to hold meetings at St. Peter's. Reference to H.J. Jull.



Copy of letter


Copy of letter from Darby to E. Wooton referring to Wooton's lithographed notice and commenting on division among Brethren in Kent following the Park Street notice.


Mechanically reproduced copy of letter


From Edward Wooton and James R. Field referring to action of Kennington assembly and their own actions in response to these.



Letter

Dates of creation: 10 Mar 1852 Extent: 1 sheet folded

Scope and Content

From William Yapp to Darby referring to enclosed tract by T. Maunsell entitled What was I that I could withstand God?, with additional pages by W. Yapp criticising Darby's conduct and the Exclusive Brethren.

Dated at Ludlow

See also JND/5/305a


Tract

Dates of creation: Extent: 25 + [3] pages Scope and Content

A tract: What was I that I could withstand God? Acts xi. 17 (Hereford, W. Yapp, 1852), signed T.M [Thomas Maunsell] with postscript signed W.Y. [William Yapp].


Letter


From William Clegg to Darby referring to Darby's book, Lectures on the Second Coming, and asking for further explanation about the Resurrection.

Dated at Ottawa


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 6 sheets (3 folded0 Scope and Content

From George Wright to [Darby?] referring to enclosed letter regarding case of C. Montgomery. Enclosed copy of letter dated 2 December 1878 at San Francisco of D. Penman to Mr. Grant referring to painful news about San Francisco assembly and return of C. Montgomery to fellowship due to Smith's return.


Letter


Copy [?] of a letter from Darby to [Mr. Humphery] referring to confusion at Bath concerning the idea that ceasing to break bread dissolves the assembly.

See also JND/5/312


Letter

Dates of creation: [25 Oct 1875] Extent: 1 sheet folded Scope and Content

Copy of letter from Darby to Mr. Alexander regarding Darby's voyage to new Zealand; expressing previous doubts about wisdom of his going; reporting on the gatherings; and references to [G.V.] Wigram, [J.G.] Deck, J. Code and [D.L. Moody.

[Dated at Nelson]


Letter

Dates of creation: [1879?] Extent: 1 sheet Physical Condition: Poor, torn with frayed edges Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of From Darby to [E. Wooton?] regarding the disputes at Kent.


Letter


Copy of letter from Darby to Mrs. Davison replying to question of Col. 3.


Draft of letter


Draft [?] of a letter from Darby to [Mr. Humphery] referring to confusion at Bath concerning the idea that ceasing to break bread dissolves the assembly.


Letter


Copy of letter from Darby to Higgins expressing disapproval of a tract dealing with dispute at Ryde concerning a marriage within the prohibited decrees of Act of William IV and reference to case of T. Cook.


Letter

Dates of creation: Aug 1877 Extent: 1 sheet Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to H. Frost referring to Brethren at Bristol with reference to Mr. McAdam.


Letter


Copy/draft of From Darby, written at the house of D. Bell, to Mrs. Dickenson expressing Darby's willingness to give help to Mrs. Dickenson or Lucy if the need arose.

Dated at Toronto


Letter


Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to Dodd regarding announcement of E. Cronin to withdraw from fellowship, with reference to Mr. Ogilvie. Includes note referring to Blackheath and Kennington assemblies.



Letter

Dates of creation: 15 Aug 1877 Extent: 3 sheets Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to H. Frost regarding necessity for all Bristol assemblies to agree on common action regarding the poor, with particular reference to Clifton assembly. Reference to letters of J.B. Stoney.


Letter

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 1 sheet folded Physical Condition: Poor, stained and torn Scope and Content

Copy/draft [?] of letter [incomplete] from Darby to Douglas admonishing him for 'throwing the people up to the Evangelists' hands' though he was unfit to be a pastor, and giving advice about Christian doctrine.


Letter


Copy/draft [?] of letter from Darby to Castle admonishing him for his conduct concerning sum of £600, arrangements for Castle's marriage and wrong done to Mrs. Walsh's family. Includes note stating that Brethren pass judgement and expressing desire that [Douglas] return to communion at the South Mall.


Bundle

Dates of creation: n.d. Extent: 152 pieces Physical Condition: Many have holes indicating the removal of stamps. Scope and Content

Envelopes connected with Darby correspondence.

Creation: Finding aid encoded in EAD 2002 by Graham Johnson using Epic Editor v.4.1, September 2006 Descriptive Rules: Finding aid compiled according to JRUL's Guide to the listing of archives(3rd edition, 2004), which is based on the General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)), second edition.

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