James Caldwell
Life of Rev. James Caldwell: Revolutionary chaplain who rallied troops, provisioned the army, and endured his wife's murder and the burning of his church. A patriotic pastor.
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James Caldwell
Caldwell and the Revolution: A Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, … Being a Discourse Delivered … January 25th, 1880
Account of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, NJ—burned by British/Tory forces on Jan 25, 1780—and commemorated in an 1880 sermon, "Caldwell and the Revolution."
A Tour Through Part of Virginia, in the Summer of 1808: In a Series of Letters
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Travel letters from summer 1808 through Virginia describing Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, springs, roads, armory, local society and vices. Includes vivid scenes of enslaved people in chains.
On the Perfection of the Divine Law
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1824 collection of sermons by Southern ministers, covering the perfection of the divine law, atonement, repentance, regeneration, providence, death, and practical piety.
On Keeping the Heart
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1824 anthology of sermons by Southern US ministers covering doctrine and piety—keeping the heart, divine law, atonement, repentance, regeneration, providence, and resurrection.
On the Atonement
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1824 anthology of sermons by Southern ministers, edited by Rev. Colin M'Iver. Addresses atonement, regeneration, repentance, providence, and resurrection.
Address to the Senior Class
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An 1827 baccalaureate urging seniors to pursue a liberal education—classics, languages, and sciences—linking disciplined study with virtue, practical life, and trust in God's providence (acts-17).
Oration on the Life and Character of the Rev. Jos. Caldwell, D.D.
Eulogistic memoir of Rev. Jos. Caldwell (late president, UNC) delivered 1835, tracing his Huguenot ancestry, upbringing, piety, education, and public benefactions.
Autobiography and Biography of Rev. Joseph Caldwell, D.D., LL.D., First President of the University of North Carolina
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Autobiography of Rev. Joseph Caldwell recounting Huguenot family origins, Puritan/Presbyterian upbringing, migration to America, domestic life, and formative influences.
An Extract on Rachel Caldwell
Sketch of Rev. David Caldwell and the pious influence of Mrs. Caldwell. Their North Carolina school fostered conversions and trained many ministers.
Rachel Caldwell
Profile of Rachel Caldwell, wife of Rev. David Caldwell, who endured British raids in North Carolina. She showed courage, prayer, and resourcefulness protecting family and aiding patriots.
Princeton
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Encyclopedic entry on Princeton: the town, the College of New Jersey (Nassau Hall), its presidents and theological seminary, plus the 1777 Battle of Princeton and local statistics.
In Memoriam: Princeton Roll of Honor
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1866 commencement oration honoring Princeton alumni who fought in the Civil War and commemorating the Union's restoration. Urges grateful remembrance, principled reconciliation, and national unity.
History of the American Whig Society, from 1769 to 1869
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Centennial address (1869) recounts the American Whig Society's founding at Nassau Hall in 1769, led by James Madison, tracing its origins, founders, and historical context.
Reminiscences of Joseph Henry
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Reminiscences of Joseph Henry: his rise from modest beginnings to eminent 19th-century American scientist, Princeton professor, and Smithsonian Secretary, advocating harmony of science and faith.
Jonathan Dickinson and the College of New Jersey, or, The Rise of Colleges in America: An Historical Discourse Delivered … January 25th, 1880
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Discourse on Jonathan Dickinson and the rise of colonial colleges, recounting Harvard, Yale, William & Mary and Presbyterian influence in early American education.
A Plea for the Princeton Battle Monument
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Appeal for congressional $30,000 and local funds to erect a Princeton Battle Monument; details site, design, proposed statues of Washington, Witherspoon, Stockton, and fundraising history.
Address at the Inauguration of the Hon. William L. Wilson, LL.D., as President of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia
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Introductory address (1897) at William L. Wilson's inauguration, celebrating Virginia's and Princeton's roles in founding American colleges and the value of higher education.
Mission Work Among the Mountain Whites in Asheville Presbytery, North Carolina
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1899 report on mission work among Appalachian 'mountain whites' in Asheville Presbytery. Documents severe poverty, illiteracy, lack of churches/schools, and urges domestic missions and education.
Some Aspects of the Race Problem in the South
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1899 Presbyterian paper urging North and South to jointly address the Southern race problem, tracing slavery's shared history and calling for reconciliation, duty, and uplift of Black Americans.
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