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Thomas Pim Cope diaries, 1800-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 linear ft. (11 volumes)
Abstract:
Cope was a Quaker merchant, founder of Cope family shipping business, and member of Philadelphia City Council and Pennsylvania legislature. His diary entries cover a variety of topics including weather, religious and personal reflection, business interests, family news, and discussions of international politics.

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John M. Rice diary, 1815-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
John M. Rice's diary entries describe his voyages with the Navy, including information about the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana, during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.

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Stephen Gould diary, 1812-1815 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Stephen Gould was an active Quaker and a repairer of clocks in Newport, Rhode Island. His diary entries include descriptions of social calls, Quaker Meetings, the health of Gould's young son, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and discussions of the War of 1812 and Gould's opposition to warfare in general.

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