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[Document, 1812 January 12]

1. [Document, 1812 January 12]

Name: Strong, Henry P. (Henry Pierce), 1785-1835 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: January 12, 1812
Summary: Thanks him for the favorable remarks on his sermon. Eloquence is important to the ministerial functions. The observations on extempore preaching are just, but his practice does not conform to them, as he cannot write as many sermons as he feels it bes...
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[Document, 1812 November 13]

2. [Document, 1812 November 13]

Name: Strong, Henry P. (Henry Pierce), 1785-1835 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: November 13, 1812
Summary: Wishes him happiness in his marriage. Their difference of religion does not lessen his joy at William's regard for things unseen and eternal. Will be leaving the city soon as his church cannot afford to pay his salary.
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