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Collection of papers concerning John Jackson, 1840-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:
This is an artificial collection of papers concerning John Jackson, his spiritual teachings, and his religious mission to the West Indies. Included are essays by an unknown author, regarding John Jackson's views on Quaker ministry and doctrine as presented in his work"A Dissertation.. on Christian Ministry." An eight part manuscript entitled "Some account of the life and labors of John Jackson" is also unsigned. Also included is a bound volume of copies of letters written by John Jackson to his wife, Rachel, while he travelled on a religious mission in the West Indies with George Truman in 1840 and 1841. These letters describe the West Indies in detail and relate John Jackson's views on slavery and the difficulties they experienced as Hicksites. The original of one of these letters is also included.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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John Jackson correspondence, 1834-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Abstract:
Contains primarily correspondence from John Jackson to George and Catherine Truman. Letters are largely religious in content, with reflections on education and the death of his father. Also contains a copy of a letter to William B. Irish, an account of Priscilla Hunt's sermon, and extracts of a letter from Elias Hicks.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]