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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Morris family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of the Morris family includes copied extracts from the journals of Margaret Morris, which include a description of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793, as well as copied poems, letters written by Mary Morris and Richard Hill Morris, and a clipped illustration depicting early settlers.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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John Morton commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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J. Churchman commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of J. Churchman includes "An Account of sundry Remarkable Expressions spoken by John Churchman," "Sermon delivered by Joseph White of America at Grace Church Meeting House, London, 1760," "Some Expressions dropp'd from Mordecai Yarnall," "To the Monthly and Quarterly and Particular Meetings in the County of Hertford, 1778," "The Prophecy of James Usher, 1st Lord Primate, etc. of Ireland, of the Rebellion 40 years before," a letter written by Mary Peisley to John Pemberton, a letter describing the marriage and death of Mary Peisley Neale, "The Prediction of Christopher Love, 1651," and a "Caution to the Friends against Conformity to the World, John Lucas, 1764."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Joshua L. Baily commonplace books, Undated.

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Joshua Longstreth Baily (1826-1916) was a Quaker merchant in the dry goods business, and was involved in African American causes, peace issues, and temperance. Volume 1 contains extracts organized by topics such as: benevolence, courage, doing for Jesus, fear, forgiveness, honesty, lying, missionaries, prayer, resignation, and truthfulness. Volume 2 contains extracts of essays on literature and copied poems.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Hartshorne, Haines & Rodman family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of the Hartshorne, Haines, and Rodman families includes quotes and extracts related to religion and morals, including extracts of the Pilgrim's Progress. The specific author is unknown.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]