Subject: Quakers -- Social life and customs and Quakers -- New York (State) / Place: Michigan -- description and travel -- 19th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: John J. Merritt (1804-1871) was a New York City Hicksite Quaker businessman. He was the son of John and Phebe J. Brown and in 1827, married Hannah Brown of Amawalk Monthly Meeting. This collection primarily contains John J. Merritt's correspondence with Hannah Brown during their courtship and after their marriage. The letters describe life in New York City and travel in New York State, Canada, and Michigan.

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