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History of Columbia Theological Seminary

Historical sketch of Columbia Theological Seminary (est. 1829). Traces the rise of Presbyterian theological education in the U.S., fundraising, constitution, and selection of Pendleton as site.
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Mr. William Alcorn

Memorial volume (1884) of the Theological Seminary at Columbia, S.C., containing concise biographical memorials of students and ministers, noting ministries, deaths, and personal details.
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The Use of the Means of Grace

A pastor's lecture urging diligent use of God's appointed means of grace—preaching, Scripture, prayer, sacraments, and religious education—relying on the Holy Spirit for conversion and growth.
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The Disposall of the Vessell

Early Southampton records (c.1640) detailing undertakers' plantation agreement: transport of settlers, land allotments, commons, rules, and admission of inhabitants.
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A Declaration of the Company

Early history of Southampton, NY, containing company articles on church formation and land disposition, plus a 1640 Indian deed transferring eastern Long Island lands for coats and corn.
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To Me to Live Is Christ

Sermon on Philippians 1:21 – 'To me to live is Christ.' Argues that Christ gives life purpose, motive (love), nobility and true success, urging believers to center their lives on Him.
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A History of Virginia, Vol. 1

Robert R. Howison's 1846 History of Virginia recounts discovery and colonial settlement—Roanoke and Jamestown, Pocahontas, tobacco economy, Bacon's Rebellion, and the French & Indian War to 1763.
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A History of Virginia, Vol. 2

Volume II of Howison's History of Virginia (1763–1847), surveying the Revolution, legal and political development, religion, slavery, education and Virginia's condition to 1847.
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History of the War

Southern Literary Messenger (Feb–Mar 1862) essays on political corruption and the Civil War's causes; argues Southern grievances, secession rights, and historical context.
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Voyage of Sir George Somers to Virginia

Account of Sir George Somers's 1609 voyage to Virginia: a hurricane wrecked the fleet; survivors were stranded on Bermuda for nine months, built Patience and Deliverance, then reached Virginia.
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Fredericksburg: Past, Present and Future

1850 lecture tracing Fredericksburg’s origins and growth: Native encounters, John Smith’s visit, colonial land acts, town incorporation, fairs, laws, and Revolutionary sentiment.
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What Is Christian Baptism?

Central Presbyterian publishes travel letters on Milan’s cathedral and Da Vinci’s Last Supper, Milan’s industrial exposition, and Atlanta’s International Cotton Exposition.
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