Letter

Letter
Letter
1994/1972

1750-1800 / Document / John Wesley / Letter / Methodism / Ministers, Preachers & Associates / Paper
Paper; ink
John Wesley to Joseph Cownley, December 14th, 1751

John Wesley writing to Joseph Cownl(e)y about the printing and distribution of Methodist books to the Methodist societies and his followers: "Pray let the Books be regularly dispersed every where & let the Preachers now & then speak expresly (sic) to each Society, & recommend the Reading of them."

The publication and distribution of large numbers of hymn and other Methodist books, such as the 'Christian Library' and the 'Primitive Physic', contributed greatly to Methodism's growth and success in 18th century Britain.