And, once more, the apology, such as it was, was sent too late, for Fletcher had already written his “Vindication” of Wesley’s “Minutes;” the manuscript had been sent to Wesley, and Wesley had revised it, and committed it to the press.
The war was begun, and we must follow it to its termination, so far as Fletcher is concerned; for it is impossible, in a work like this, to notice all the pamphlets that were published. Those who wish for further information may turn to the “Life and Times of Wesley.”
[205]. Benson’s “Life of Fletcher.“
[206]. Benson’s “Life of Fletcher.“
[207]. Wesley’s “Life of Fletcher.“
[208]. Fletcher’s Works, vol. viii., p. 257.
[209]. “Minutes of the Methodist Conferences,” vol. i., p. 97.
[210]. It is said that when Shirley sent her ladyship a copy of Wesley’s Doctrinal Minutes, she burnt it. (Bogue and Bennett’s “History of Dissenters.“)
[211]. “Life and Times of the Countess of Huntingdon,” vol. ii., pp. 106–109.