Creator: Justice, George M. (George Middleton), 1792-1862 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Creator Justice, George M. (George Middleton), 1792-1862

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes various business correspondence, including a letter and testimony by John Comly encouraging changes in the Quaker discipline regarding marriage. Also contained are extracts of minutes from Abington Quarterly Meeting discussing marriage, a letter from George M. Justice to his sons, and a hymn printed in raised type for the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Also included are unsigned writings on the subjects of a possible war between the U.S. and France and public education.

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

Extent:: .5 linear ft.
Abstract:: George M. Justice was a successful Philadelphia merchant and important Hicksite Quaker. Beginning in 1825 until shortly before his death, he kept volumes of memorandum reflecting his thoughts on religion, the Hicksite Separation and its aftermath in Philadelphia, family information, astronomy, slavery, and other topics.

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

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