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November 23, 1828 Letter to Samuel Lyle Graham (1828)

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Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice on expanding Union Theological Seminary—faculty, students, and buildings. He criticizes short missionary tours and urges stronger Presbyterian theological training.

October 17, 1810 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1810)

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Memoir excerpt on Rev. John H. Rice describing Virginia’s religious decline and a hopeful revival — missionary activity, renewed piety, and efforts to found a Presbyterian congregation in Richmond.

September 9, 1811 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1811)

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Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice, D.D., first professor at Union Theological Seminary (VA). Includes an 1811 letter on preaching in Richmond/Manchester and appeals for funds to build a Presbyterian church.

A Letter of Consolation (1819)

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Exposition of Christ as the true vine and believers as branches (john 15). Pastoral consolations for bereavement and an account of Rev. Samuel Brown’s sudden death and funeral (hebrews 12).

Hints to a Minister’s Wife (1828)

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Nov 1855 Presbyterian Magazine: exposition of Christ as the true vine urging fruitful submission to God’s pruning; pastoral counsel for ministers’ wives and consolation in bereavement.

John Holt Rice, D.D.

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Biographical sketch of Rev. John Holt Rice, detailing his education, ministerial labors in Virginia, editorial and academic work, publications, and steadfast faith amid illness until his death in 1831.

April 26, 1830 Letter (1830)

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Poem affirming "Blessed are the dead who slumber in the Lord." J.H. Rice urges Southern Presbyterians to unite in founding a theological seminary. Reflection on Proverbs 22:6 and parental duty.

Dr. John H. Rice

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Life sketch of John Holt Rice (1777–1831), Presbyterian minister and founder of Union Theological Seminary, recounting his education, pastoral work, and seminary founding.

Dr. John H. Rice

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Sketch of Union Theological Seminary’s origins and a biography of founder John Holt Rice, outlining his ministry, educational work, and the seminary’s early growth.

Obituary of Mrs. Eliza Leland

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Obituary of Mrs. Eliza Leland (1792–1856). Praises her piety, selfless charity, fervent intercessory prayer, devoted motherhood, and enduring legacy in family and church.

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