Notes
- Thomas Jackson (1783-1873) was one of the earliest Methodist historians. Twice President of the Wesleyan Conference (1838 and 1849), he taught at the Richmond Theological Institute for nineteen years. Among his publications was an edition of the journal of Charles Wesley which is still in use. Source: Encyclopedia of World Methodism (1974).
- Anne Jackson (1784-1854) was the wife of the Methodist minister and historian Thomas Jackson (1783-1874). She was converted at an early age and served for many years as a class leader. She died after a long illness at the Richmond Theological Institute in Surrey where her husband was a tutor. Source: Methodist Magazine 1854, p.1157.
From Toddington, Lancashire, to [Thomas] Jackson [at the Richmond Theological Institute in Surrey]. He has just seen the notice of the death of Jackson's wife Anne and is writing therefore to express his condolences. Spiritual matters are discussed.