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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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Recommendatory Letter to “History of the Ancient Christians Inhabiting the Valleys of the Alps” (1845)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1847

History of the Waldenses, Albigenses, and Vaudois, showing their Calvinist doctrine and Presbyterian polity. Defends them against Romanist and anti-pedobaptist misrepresentations.

Resolutions on Mr. Albert Barnes, May 30, 1831 (1831)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1847

General Assembly minutes (1821–1835) covering missions, copyright issues, and judicial cases—notably the Rev. Albert Barnes matter. The Assembly ordered presbytery division and handled complaints.

Foreword to J.M. Olmstead’s Thoughts and Counsels for the Impenitent (1846)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Urgent evangelical exhortation to the unconverted: repent and not trade your immortal soul for worldly gain. Emphasizes Christ’s costly redemption and eternal judgment.

Letter to Joseph H. Jones re: Ashbel Green

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Life of Rev. Ashbel Green: devoted Presbyterian pastor and college president who shaped theological education, preaching, and pastoral care through deep piety and leadership.

Manual of Presbytery (1842)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Remarks on Clericus

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Letters: Geneva’s Evangelical Society appeals to American Christians for funds; one piece condemns buying milk on the Sabbath; another argues dancing isn’t per se sinful.

Thoughts on Public Prayer

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1849

Samuel Miller advises young ministers on public prayer—its history, common faults, liturgies, and how to attain excellence—urging pastoral engagement, careful preparation, and reliance on the Spirit.

The Appropriate Duty and Ornament of the Female Sex (1808)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1852

Sermon defending women’s distinct, God‑ordained sphere—wives, mothers, household duties—exemplified by Dorcas. True ornament is piety and good works, not fashion.

November 19, 1810 Letter to John Codman (1810)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1853

Memoir argues against ministers exchanging pulpits with heterodox preachers, warning this practice dilutes evangelical doctrine, weakens preaching, and fuels Boston’s apostasy.

Church Attachment and Sectarianism

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1854

Distinguishes faithful attachment to one’s denomination from sinful sectarianism; urges holding fast to doctrinal truth while loving, praying for, and rejoicing in other Christians.

February 9, 1836 Letter on the Doctrine of the Atonement (1836)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1857

Critique of Arminian inconsistencies arguing Methodist writers often teach Presbyterian doctrines; examines the nature and extent of the atonement.

Extract from a Speech to the General Assembly on Freemasonry (1821)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1869

Brief biography of Samuel Miller, Princeton professor, noting his 1821 defense of Freemasons in the General Assembly, seminary growth, and missionary involvement.

February 28, 1848 Letter to William B. Sprague (1848)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1869

Commemorative biography of Rev. John N. Abeel (1768–1812), a Reformed Dutch/American minister noted for piety, eloquent experimental preaching, pastoral care, charity, and revival leadership.

The Life of Samuel Miller, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 1

Samuel Miller, Jr. ⬩ 1869

A comprehensive biography of Samuel Miller, D.D., Princeton seminary professor, tracing his ancestry, ministry, writings, controversies, and influence on Presbyterian theological education.

The Life of Samuel Miller, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 2

Samuel Miller, Jr. ⬩ 1869

August 4, 1793 Letter to George Washington (1793)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1897

Annotated 1897 catalogue of George Washington’s book collection at the Boston Athenaeum, listing volumes, provenance, and related pamphlets and writings.

July 30, 1795 Letter to George Washington (1795)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1897

Annotated 1897 catalogue of George Washington’s library at the Boston Athenaeum: inventory of books, pamphlets, presentation letters, and provenance notes.

The Great Home Mission Field

Sheldon Jackson ⬩ 1870

A vigorous appeal for domestic missions in the expanding American West, urging the Church to evangelize settlers, counter saloons, infidelity and Romanism, and act without delay.

Alaska, and Missions on the North Pacific Coast

Sheldon Jackson ⬩ 1880

1880 illustrated account of Alaska’s geography, peoples, resources, and culture, with detailed history of North Pacific missions, schools, and missionary work.

A Statement of Facts Concerning the Difficulties at Sitka, Alaska, in 1885

Sheldon Jackson ⬩ 1886

Sheldon Jackson reports the 1885 Sitka dispute: local officials and Russian Creoles opposed a Presbyterian industrial school for Native children, resulting in injunctions over land.

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Archives

Recommendatory Letter to “History of the Ancient Christians Inhabiting the Valleys of the Alps” (1845)

Resolutions on Mr. Albert Barnes, May 30, 1831 (1831)

Foreword to J.M. Olmstead’s Thoughts and Counsels for the Impenitent (1846)

Letter to Joseph H. Jones re: Ashbel Green

Manual of Presbytery (1842)

Remarks on Clericus

Thoughts on Public Prayer

The Appropriate Duty and Ornament of the Female Sex (1808)

November 19, 1810 Letter to John Codman (1810)

Church Attachment and Sectarianism

February 9, 1836 Letter on the Doctrine of the Atonement (1836)

Extract from a Speech to the General Assembly on Freemasonry (1821)

February 28, 1848 Letter to William B. Sprague (1848)

The Life of Samuel Miller, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 1

The Life of Samuel Miller, D.D., LL.D., Vol. 2

August 4, 1793 Letter to George Washington (1793)

July 30, 1795 Letter to George Washington (1795)

The Great Home Mission Field

Alaska, and Missions on the North Pacific Coast

A Statement of Facts Concerning the Difficulties at Sitka, Alaska, in 1885

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