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William Frost correspondence, 1809, 1941 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the handwritten letter (1809) between William Frost and Samuel Jenkins, and two letters between Thomas E. Drake and C.E.H. Whitlock concerning the sale of the original William Frost letter.

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

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Howell family correspondence, 1818-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Howell family. Letters are between family members, Elizabeth and Israel Howell and their children, and relate family matters.

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

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Ladd family correspondence, 1809-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Ladd family. Letters describe Quaker meetings; traveling to other meetings such as those in Philadelphia, New York, Indiana, Missouri, and Rhode Island; health, family, and numerous Friends; and some discussion of business.

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

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Isaac Proctor papers, 1790-1830 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Isaac Proctor. The majority of the collection is composed of the personal correspondence of Proctor from the end of the 18th century, but also includes a single, small diary, and a single folder of his financial records.

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

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Hoskins family letterbook, 1729-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of the Hoskins family. The primary correspondents in the volume are members of the Hoskins family, though quite a number of the letters are directed to Benjamin H. Warder. Most of the letters were written in the 18th century, but some are from the 19th century. A number of them are religious in nature, while others deal with service in the ministry or visiting Friends, and some deal with states of health and mortality. The letters cover a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to Quakers and trade in Barbados, outbreaks of small pox, the opening of Native American schools, and the Orthodox-Hicksite separation. Some prominent letter writers include: Martha Allinson, George Dillwyn, Thomas Evans, Rebecca Jones, James Mott, Elizabeth Robson, Charity Rotch, John Warder, Nicholas Waln, and Daniel Wheeler.

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

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Wing family correspondence, 1827-1832

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of a single folder of the personal correspondence of the Wing family.

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

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Richard Hockley letterbook, 1737-1742, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single letterbook of Richard Hockley and contains business correspondence. The majority of letters in the volume are written by Richard Hockley on his travels for the business interests of Thomas Hyam, a London merchant. Letters are written from a variety of locations, including Barbados, Charleston, South Carolina, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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