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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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Controversy Between the Rev. John Hughes, of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. John Breckinridge, of the Presbyterian Church

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1833

1832 exchange between Rev. John Hughes (Roman Catholic) and Rev. John Breckinridge (Presbyterian) negotiating rules and medium for a public controversy over Catholic and Protestant doctrines.

Christian Missions

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1833

An 1832 lecture arguing that the Christian life is inherently missionary: holiness, love, obedience and sacrifice obligate believers and the Church to spread the Gospel to the world.

An Address, Delivered July 15, 1835, Before the Eucleian and Philomathean Societies of the University of the City of New York

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1836

John Breckinridge's 1835 New-York University address praises America as a refuge of civil and religious liberty, traces its roots to the Reformation, and urges youth to uphold freedom.

A Discussion: Is the Roman Catholic Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty? And Is the Presbyterian Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty?

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1836

Record of an 1836 public debate (with letters and resolutions) examining whether Roman Catholic or Presbyterian doctrines are inimical to civil or religious liberty.

November 23, 1840 Letter

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

1861 Central Presbyterian editorials urge support for the paper, critique the Northern press and politics, and offer a devotional exhortation to cast burdens on the Lord (Ps. 55; Phil. 4).

John Breckinridge, D.D.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1858

Biographical sketch of Rev. John Breckenridge (1797–1841), an Old School Presbyterian minister noted for eloquence, pastoral zeal, leadership in education and missionary work.

An Address on the Occasion of the Burial of the Kentucky Volunteers, Who Fell at Buena Vista Delivered at Frankfort, on Tuesday, the 20th of July, 1847

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1847

John C. Breckinridge's 1847 Frankfort address honors Kentucky volunteers who fell at Buena Vista. He recounts their lives, valor, and the nation's gratitude.

Address of Hon. John C. Breckinridg [sic], Vice President of the United States: Preceding the Removal of the Senate from the Old to the New Chamber

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

Breckinridge's 1859 Senate address reflects on moving from the old to new chamber, recounting Congress's early itinerant sites, the Potomac seat selection, and Washington's role.

July 28, 1860 Letter to Rose O’Neal Greenhow

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Ashland, Kentucky, September 5th, 1860, Repelling the Charge of Disunion and Vindicating the National Democracy

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

Breckinridge repudiates charges of disunion, ambition, and emancipationism, affirming his loyalty to the Constitution, the Union, and Democratic principles.

The Immorality of the Traffic, Manufacture, and Use, of Ardent Spirits as a Drink, and the Duty of Christians with Reference to the Temperance Cause

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1834

Sermon contending that manufacturing, selling, or drinking ardent spirits is immoral and incompatible with Christian duty; addressed to Christian dealers and urging temperance.

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Controversy Between the Rev. John Hughes, of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. John Breckinridge, of the Presbyterian Church

Christian Missions

An Address, Delivered July 15, 1835, Before the Eucleian and Philomathean Societies of the University of the City of New York

A Discussion: Is the Roman Catholic Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty? And Is the Presbyterian Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty?

November 23, 1840 Letter

John Breckinridge, D.D.

An Address on the Occasion of the Burial of the Kentucky Volunteers, Who Fell at Buena Vista Delivered at Frankfort, on Tuesday, the 20th of July, 1847

Address of Hon. John C. Breckinridg [sic], Vice President of the United States: Preceding the Removal of the Senate from the Old to the New Chamber

July 28, 1860 Letter to Rose O’Neal Greenhow

Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Ashland, Kentucky, September 5th, 1860, Repelling the Charge of Disunion and Vindicating the National Democracy

May 14, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

June 20, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

November 19, 1821 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Memorial of Margaret E. Breckinridge

An Address Delivered Before the Colonization Society of Kentucky, at Frankfort, on the 6th day of January, 1831

An Address Delivered Before the Temperance Society in the Woodford Church, on the 13th November, 1831

Hints on Colonization and Abolition; With Reference to the Black Race

A Short Treatise of the Scapular

Act and Testimony (1834)

The Immorality of the Traffic, Manufacture, and Use, of Ardent Spirits as a Drink, and the Duty of Christians with Reference to the Temperance Cause

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