CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

PARENTAGE.

Reasons for Writing.-Death of Contemporaries.-Memories of Isa-

bella Graham.-Entail of Grace.-Pious Parentage.-Dr. Gra-

ham, of the British Army.-Fort Niagara.-The "Doctor's Gar-

den."-Birth of Joanna Graham in the Fort............ .Page 17

CHAPTER II.

SCENES OF CHILDHOOD.

The Mother's religious Exercises.-Converse with God.-Religious

Studies.-Removal to Antigua.-Toilsome Journey through the

Wilderness of New York.—Mrs. Major Brown. -Death of Dr.

Graham.—Mrs. Graham goes to Scotland.-Establishes a School

for Young Ladies........

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CHAPTER III.

EARLY EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATIONS.

At School.-Her Teachers.-Distinguished Ministers.-Erskine.-

Davidson.-Witherspoon.-A Playmate of Walter Scott.-Lady

Glenorchy; her Biography

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CHAPTER IV.

AN UNFINISHED SKETCH BY HERSELF.

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Self-examination.-A Retrospect.—Decline of Religion.—Orphan-

age.-Restraints of Childhood.-A Mother's Care.-An Aunt's

Praises. A Minister's Influence. - Death of a Grandfather.—

Lady Glenorchy and her Household.-Their Habits and Example.

-Goes to a French School in Rotterdam.-Its effect upon her re-

ligious Character....

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CHAPTER V.

MRS. ISABELLA GRAHAM'S COUNSELS.

Letter to a Daughter at School.-Love of Enjoyment.-Discontent.

-Great Opportunities.-Pleasures of Home.-Mother's Cares.-

Advantages of Education.-Gratitude......

CHAPTER VI.

RETURN TO AMERICA.

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Dr. Graham's Views of Settling in America.-Mrs. Graham's Plans.

-Christian Friends.-Dr. Witherspoon.—Mrs. Graham and Fam-

ily arrive in New York.-Reception.-Success.-Mrs. Graham's

School and Patrons......

CHAPTER VII.

EARLY RELIGIOUS LIFE.

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Joanna Graham a Teacher.-Marries Divie Bethune, Esq.-Her

own Record of Religious Experience.-Remarkable Conflicts.—

Darkness.-Delirium.-Restoration to Health, Peace, and Hap-

piness.......

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CHAPTER VIII.

PLANS OF USEFULNESS.

Mrs. Graham's Correspondence.-Origin of the Monthly Missionary

Prayer-meeting. —The Mission to the Indians. —Relief of Poor

Widows with Small Children.-New York Orphan Asylum... 75

CHAPTER IX.

MRS. BETHUNE'S ASSOCIATES.

Sketches of Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Chrystie, and Mrs. Mackanness... 79

CHAPTER X.

INTRODUCTION OF SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.

Journey to Scotland.—Sunday-school Movement there.—Mr. and

Mrs. Bethune's Labors in New York in 1802.-The Mother of

Sabbath-schools in America.-Plans of Usefulness....

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CHAPTER XI.

THE ORPHAN ASYLUM.

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Mrs. Bethune's Plans.-Life of Francke. - Mrs. Hoffman.—Mr.

Bethune's Address.-Public Meeting. Society formed. — The

Fundamental Principle.-Power of Faith.-The first Home.-

Larger Accommodations.-The Asylum at Bloomingdale.-Mrs.

Bethune's Agency, Service, and Resignation. Action of the

Board of Managers.......

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CHAPTER XII.

MRS. HOFFMAN AND MRS. STARTIN.

The Associates of Mrs. Bethune.-Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Startin.

-Their Character and Services.-Testimonies of the Board.. 105

CHAPTER XIII.

MRS. GENERAL HAMILTON.

Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Bethune compared.-Their Attachment.-

Mrs. Hamilton's Parentage.-Early Life.-Married Life.-Death

of Alexander Hamilton.-Mrs. Hamilton in Social Life.-In New

York and Washington.-Her declining Years.-Death and Bur-

ial...........

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CHAPTER XIV.

THE SUM OF HER LABORS, AND HER REST.

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Review.-Mr. and Mrs. Bethune's Plans.-Visit of Missionaries.—

Church Relations. - Sunday-schools. Economical School.

House of Industry.-Instruction of the Young.-Mrs. Bethune's

Death.........

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APPENDIX.

EXTRACTS FROM MRS. BETHUNE'S WRITINGS.................................................. 125-250

MEMOIRS

OF

MRS. JOANNA BETHUNE.