Excerpt from Annals of New York Methodism: Being a History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of New York, From A. D. 1766 to A. D. 1890 This volume contains about all that the writer has been able to gather relating to the history of Methodism in New York city. It is to be regretted that the work was not taken in hand before, when some of the survivors of the primitive times could have furnished many interesting reminiscences. But what could be gleaned, either from tradition or documents that remain, has been collected and put in such a shape as it is hoped will be interesting and useful. Some portions may seem dry, but they contain valuable information; some again may seem trivial and gossipy, but they will be interesting. Nothing but what is believed to be fact has been admitted. In some cases what may seem to be of small value is introduced, as being likely to elicit something that may give it importance. It is hoped that the volume may at least stimulate others to investigate, and induce those who have material to furnish it, and thus lay the foundation of something more perfect by an abler hand. The book abounds in references. The author has tried to be accurate, and has given his authorities as far as possible. A great deal, however, has been derived from his own personal knowledge and that of friends, some deceased, and some still living. It is to be hoped that arrangements will be made to preserve such records as still exist, that others may verify or correct the statements which have been made. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.