From Sarah Crosby in Leeds, Yorkshire, to [Frances] Pawson at the Methodist Chapel, Brown Hill, Birstall, re spiritual matters. Lady [Darcy] Maxwell passed through Leeds two weeks ago, and sent for Crosby to call on her at the King's Arms. They spoke freely of the state of Maxwell's soul, and of her hope for salvation. Her Ladyship would have liked to have called on the Pawsons, but time did not permit. Miss Ritchie is expected to stay in Leeds overnight on her way to London. Reference is made to Miss Rhodes and Crosby's weak eye sight. [Annotated by an unknown hand '…copied for Mrs M's perusal April 1805'. ]
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- Lady Darcy Maxwell was one of the few prominent Scottish converts to Methodism. She was converted after being introduced to John Wesley in 1764, and maintained a close friendship and correspondence with him until his death. She gave generously to help found Kingswood School, and was instrumental in establishing a school for poor children in Edinburgh. Lady [Darcy] Maxwell was also an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunday School movement in Scotland. Source: Annie Keeling, Eminent Methodist Women, 1889