May, Samuel J., 1797-1871 to James Savage

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GLC#
GLC05508.183-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 March 1831
Author/Creator
May, Samuel J., 1797-1871
Title
to James Savage
Place Written
Brooklyn, New York
Pagination
3 p. : address : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the pilgrims motives for coming to the new world. He also mentions Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Cotton, who were responsible for bringing the Doctrines of Grace to public favor, and compares modern Calvinism to "the Antinomianism of 1636." May asks if early New England Churches used creeds or formalities of faith.

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