1847 ANDREW BROADDUS. Manuscript Account of the Progress of Baptists in Kentucky!

A rare survivor. The present is a 1.5pp ALS is in the hand of it seems the Son of Andrew Broaddus [1770-1848], one of the most influential Baptist divines of the early 19th century. He was or­dained in 1791, and served two very influential Baptist churches, Sa­lem (1820–48); and Up­per King and Queen (1827–48). He was editor of the Christian Baptist from 1826-1830 and edited six Baptist hymnals. His memoir, sermons, and writings were published in 1852 with a biography by J. B. Jeter. The son also became a Baptist preacher and was sent to labor in Flemingsburg, where Alexander Campbell had a significant personal impact. 

Addressed:

"Flemingsburg, Fleming Co. KY March 22d 1847.

To Elder B. M. Hill, Cor. Sec of Am. Bap. Home Missions. 

D[ea]r Brother,"

What follows is a report of the activities and spiritual happenings among the Baptists in Flemingsburg, including:

"Herein I send you my Report of Labour, under the appointment of the Home Mission Society for the 2nd Quarter, ending March 31st 1847. I have labour'd 13 weeks in the quarter, preached 38 sermons; deliver'd 12 exhortations; attended 20 prayer meetings, visited religiously 40 families and 2 common schools; have travell'd to and from my appointments 110 miles; 3 persons have been received by letter, 1 by experience, and we hope 2 have been converted. My people have paid during the quarter for Home Mission $6.50, and for my salary $75.00. Connected with my Church is a Sunday School, having 6 teachers, 36 scholars, and 45 volumes in the library. There is also a Bible class with 40 pupils."

He then goes on to discuss upcoming baptisms, on the influence of prayer on his ministry, and on his hopefulness for a season of grace to come. 

Very good condition with minor residue of something on front page.