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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

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The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 1

Preface and introduction to the 1910 edition of James K. Polk's presidential diary, edited by Milo M. Quaife. Explains provenance, editorial principles, and the diary's historical value.

James Knox Polk ⬩ 1910

April 21, 1664 Letter to Classis of Amsterdam

1664 ecclesiastical records from New Netherland. Classis complaints: lack of ministerial coordination, neglected missions to natives and English, an adultery disciplinary case, and tensions with Quakers.

Johannes Theodorus Polhemus ⬩ 1901

September 11, 1663 Letter to Classis of Amsterdam

1663 New York ecclesiastical records: Dutch Reformed correspondence about pastoral appointments, a moral scandal, and the Esopus massacre with God’s deliverance.

Johannes Theodorus Polhemus ⬩ 1901

August 8, 1662 Letter to Classis of Amsterdam

State-published ecclesiastical records (1662) containing Classis of Amsterdam correspondence: call of Rev. Samuel Megapolensis to New Netherland, Rev. J. T. Polhemus's letter, and Quaker complaints in Flushing.

Johannes Theodorus Polhemus ⬩ 1901

June 4, 1658 Letter to the Classis of Amsterdam

1658 letter from Rev. J.T. Polhemus to the Classis of Amsterdam reporting church growth at Midwout, thanksgiving for God's blessing, and a plea for salary support from the Hon. Company.

Johannes Theodorus Polhemus ⬩ 1901

July 31, 1657 Letter to Classis of Amsterdam

1657 letter from J. T. Polhemus in Midwout, New Netherland to the Classis of Amsterdam reporting his wife's safe arrival, thanking them, rebutting rumors, and noting his dismissal from Brazil.

Johannes Theodorus Polhemus ⬩ 1901

Rev. John Thompson Plunket, D.D., M.D.

Obituary for Rev. John T. Plunket (1849–1912), celebrated Presbyterian minister, educator, and community leader; outlines his life, ministry, honors, and local impact.

1913

Horace’s Epodes, Ode II

Spirit of ’76 quarterly issue: patriotic essays, genealogy guide, poems and obituaries; reports on colonial history and the Seventh Regiment's warm reception in London.

Gardiner Spring Plumley ⬩ 1905

The War Journal of a Missionary in Persia

1915 Urumia mission journal recounts Russian withdrawal, Kurdish/Turkish attacks, mass refugee suffering and deaths, and missionaries’ relief work—feeding, sheltering, burying victims.

Mary A. Schauffler Labaree Platt, William Ambrose Shedd ⬩ 1915

The Labaree Memorial Church, Urumia, Persia

1906 Record of Christian Work: Northfield conference on evangelism; Jesus portrayed as the ideal evangelist. Mission reports include Urmia church building, a Uganda baptism, and Kongo abuses.

Mary A. Schauffler Labaree Platt ⬩ 1906

A Martyr Missionary in Persia

Account of missionary Benjamin W. Labaree’s murder in Persia, his funeral and family's grief, with women's foreign missionary society news and appeals for support.

Mary A. Schauffler Labaree Platt ⬩ 1904

Letter from Urumia

Women's missionary bulletin reporting meetings, appeals, deaths and dangers faced by missionaries abroad. Also highlights school work, baptisms and local mission developments.

Mary A. Schauffler Labaree Platt ⬩ 1904

Urumia Boys and Their Band

1901 magazine issue on women's foreign missions: hymnal publication, editor's travel plans, Persian mission stories (Urumia boys, charity, conversions). Includes a devotional poem.

Mary A. Schauffler Labaree Platt ⬩ 1901

“The Satanic Man”

Christian Observer (June 20, 1917) urges Bible study, earnest prayer, stewardship and missions; includes articles on the Second Coming and the ‘Satanic Man’ (Antichrist).

Alexander White Pitzer ⬩ 1917

The Wisdom of This World

Worldly wisdom and science, though useful, cannot reveal God; true faith rests on Scripture and Christ crucified. The chapter defends Christianity against modern skepticism.

Alexander White Pitzer ⬩ 1912

The Jew

Survey of the Jewish people's long endurance, influence, and persecutions through history. Urges continued prayer and focused evangelistic effort for the Jewish people.

Alexander White Pitzer ⬩ 1904

The Final Antichrist

Review surveys Alexander Maclaren’s influential preaching career and published sermons. Essay expounds biblical teaching on Satan and the final Antichrist, citing Genesis 3, Christ’s temptation, and Revelation 13.

Alexander White Pitzer ⬩ 1903

The Risen Man

A critique of T.D. Talmage's methods and a sermon, "The Risen Man," defending the incarnation and bodily resurrection. Argues the resurrection is a witnessed, historical fact beyond mere soul‑immortality.

Alexander White Pitzer ⬩ 1902

Our Lord’s Teachings About Money

Pierson surveys our Lord's radical teaching on money: stewardship, investment, the subordination of wealth, recompense, and sacrificial giving (e.g. the widow's mite). Giving transfigures temporal wealth.

Arthur Tappan Pierson ⬩ 1913

Arthur T. Pierson: A Spiritual Warrior, Mighty in the Scriptures; A Leader in the Modern Missionary Crusade

Biography of Arthur T. Pierson—evangelical pastor, revivalist, and missions leader. Chronicles his pastoral career, worldwide missionary crusades, prayer life, and influence.

1912

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