#thomas potter

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Thomas Potter A George I burr walnut-veneered and walnut adjustable writing table, circa 1720-30

The quarter veneered hinged and folding top inset with a later gilt-tooled leather writing surface, with ratchet mechanism to underside, above a single drawer to each side, one fitted with compartments for inkwells and pens, the drawers retaining the Untermyer collection inventory number 64.101.1084 74.5cm. high, 38cm. wide, 48cm. deep (closed); 2ft. 5½in. 1ft. 3in., 1ft. 7in.

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John Murray Makes His Stamp on American Religion

Though John Murray was raised in a strict Calvinist home, he gravitated towards the Universalist ideas (particularly the idea that all humans will receive salvation) preached by James Relly. Murray was excommunicated and following the death of his wife and infant son, left England and arrived in Good Luck, New Jersey in 1770. Upon his arrival he met farmer, Thomas Potter, who had built a chapel in the hopes of finding a preacher. Potter urged Murray to preach the coming Sunday if he was still in town, and after preaching that first sermon on September 30, 1770, Murray went on to preach Universalism throughout New England.

This year is the 250th anniversary of Universalism in America and John Murray is remembered on September 30th as its ambassador. (And yes, we even have John Murray stamps in our collections!)

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"The roar of the Lion"