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John Carter family correspondence, 1827-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:
This correspondence is among members of the Carter family. Letters mostly concern family news. One letter from John to Sarah in 1858 concerns an editorial in The Friend, a Quaker periodical, and the general feeling at that time concerning Friends in London.

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Friends Historical Library manuscript epistles collection, 1688-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.67 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:
The term "epistle" is used to refer to letters exchanged between Quaker organizations, especially from one yearly meeting to another. Epistles are often used to articulate Quaker doctrine and discipline. This collection of various manuscript (handwritten) epistles was compiled from the Friends Historical Library from different sources.

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