1857-1860 ANN ELIZABETH MARTIN. Important Presbyterian Diary - Fulton Street Prayer Revival, &c.

A first rate, unpublished manuscript diary ranging from 1857 through 1860 with an addendum from 1867 reflecting on the Lord's work among members of the authoress' family. Excellent revivalist content with historical accounts relevant to the Prayer Revivals of 1857-1859. Our authoress is Ann Elizabeth [Parmenter] Martin [1819-1885], wife of Rev. William M[ulford] Martin [1812-1898], seems to have been herself, aside from her husband, deeply connected to the Presbyterian church. Professors from Andover dine at her home and she speaks of them intimately; she knows Edward Parks and various other professors. She goes to hear Gardiner Spring, attends Yale to hear President Wolsey speak, goes out to dine with the Pastor's family in Brooklyn, etc.,  William and Ann pastored the Presbyterian church at Woodbridge from 1852 to 1863, when William left to become a chaplain to the troops during the Civil War under the auspices of the Christian Commission. According to the records, "a spirit of reviv