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Rachel Wilson diary, 1768-1769 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Rachel Wilson was a Quaker minister who made a religious visit to the British colonies in North America in 1768, and attended the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in the fall of 1769, where she addressed John Woolman. The diary of Rachel Wilson's religious visit to New England and Charleston, South Carolina, from England. Entries describe her travels, Quaker families visited, and meetings attended.

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

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Hannah Whitall Smith correspondence, 1899-1911, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
0.15 linear ft.
Abstract:
In these letters to her friend Kate, Hannah Whitall Smith relates news of her family, including Logan Pearsall Smith and Alys Smith Russell, especially regarding Russell's health, visits from friends, references to Bertrand Russell, Quakers and Quaker Meeting, particularly in Philadelphia, as well as British Women's Meeting, temperance, living a simple Quaker life, writing of her new book, health issues, and old age.

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