A rather rare little work on preaching by Nicholas Murray, dedicated to Gardiner Spring, and this copy with a fascinating provenance. Apparently looted as spoils of war by Reuben King Tanquary [1838-1908] of Company K in the 34th Indiana Infantry after the Battle at Jackson as part of the Vicksburg Campaign in 1863.
Inscribed in faint sepia ink on the ffep, then transcribed in a later hand on the fly leaf. Also includes an interesting little tract, probably in use among Civil War Soldiers, written by influential Civil War Methodist, Bishop Matthew Simpson.
Inscription.
"July 17, 1863.
This book was captured at Jackson Mississippi by Reuben Tanquary after Johnson evacuated the place. Presented to William Tanquaray by Reuben K. Tanquary. Yours respectfully."
Murray, Nicholas. Preachers and Preaching. New York. Harper & Brothers. 1860. 303pp.
[with]
Simpson, Bishop Matthew. Have a Reason for Thy Hope. Bishop Simpson Recommended that the Following Questions be asked in Leading Class. [And] Earnest Inquiries after Your Spiritual State. No Publisher / Date. 2pp. c.1860-1865.
Good - copy in cloth with spine neatly relaid, light chipping. Tract toned with small chip at fold.
