Rev. Langard writes to Finley concerning the recent decision by southern members of the MEC to form a separate organization. It is his understanding that permanent organization will take place in May. He reports that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church is meeting in Cincinnati and has passed a resolution stating that baptism by the Church of Rome is not a valid or Christian baptism, meaning that all converts from that community must be re-baptized. The Presbyterian Assembly has passed over the issue of slavery, calling for the kindness of masters to slaves, and the obedience of slaves to their masters. This is in stark contrast to the MEC, which has argued vociferously about the evils of slavery, leading to a division into two separate organizations. Abstract Number - 808https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/2312/thumbnail.jp
