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John Stretton letter to Eliza Bennis(1776 November 8)

  • MS 1981.11.14
  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • Transcript: TR/00/1776/Nov 8
  • 1 item, 4 pp.

Stretton, Harborgrace [Newfoundland], shares with Eliza Bennis, Limerick [Ireland], his struggles against spiritual wickedness and his doubts that he has received a genuine call to preach. Notes the fears of himself and others that the Americans will “pay us a visit soon.” John Stretton was a native of Limerick, Ireland.