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James Thornton correspondence, 1669-1792-bulk 1771-1792 (bulk)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (28 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes letters written to and by James Thornton, mostly regarding his work and the work of other Friends in travelling ministry, both in the United States and in England. Among the correspondents are John Pemberton, Samuel Allinson, Henry Drinker, Thomas Fisher, Rebecca Jones, and William Rathbone.

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Job Scott letters, 1788-1790 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains three letters written by Job Scott to fellow Quaker Hugh Judge. Scott wrote the letters while travelling in religious ministry in Oxbridge, Philadelphia, and Charleston, S.C. The letters mostly contain spiritual musings.

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Collection of sufferings of Flushing Friends during the American Revolution, 1775-1789 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: Contains a document listing the Sufferings of Friends belonging to Flushing Monthly Meeting given to the Committee appointed to inspect the Sufferings of Friends, 1782. Also, accounts submitted by individuals and related epistles, 1775 and 1778, from London and Philadelphia Yearly Meetings.

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John Ladd Howell correspondence received, 1733-1764; bulk 1753-1764 (inclusive) 1753-1764 (bulk)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Abstract:: The collection contains correspondence received by Philadelphia Quaker merchant John Ladd Howell and his family. The majority of the letters were sent by his father, John Howell, addresseed to him and to his mother during extended absences in North and South Carolina and Georgia. The letters concern family business with fatherly advice to his son, some local commentary, and mention of mistreatment of the Indians. Of interest is a letter from Richard Waln from the Barbadoes. Also included is the will of his maternal grandfather, John Ladd of New Jersey,

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Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures records, 1756-1762 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (ca. 1 in.) and 1 oversize item in flat file)
Abstract:: Correspondence, including that with civil and military authorities, accounts of preliminary meetings with Indian delegates, and invoices, relating to the Treaty of Easton.

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Jonah Thompson correspondence, 1756-1759 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains correspondence received by English Quaker Jonah Thompson. The bulk of these are written by Friends in Pennsylvania, relating the developing conflict between the Pennsylvania government and the Delaware Indians, and expressing concern with the role Quakers should have in a military defense of the colony. Included is a detailed account of developments regarding this issue in the Pennsylvania government by James Pemberton. Other prominent Philadelphia correspondents include Samuel Fothergill, John Smith, Hannah Pemberton, Hannah Logan, and Margaret Wistar Also included is a letter from George Churchman.

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John Salkeld legal papers, 1735-1757 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes six signed bonds and obligations of John Salkeld with various individuals.

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Thomas Chalkley letter book, 1720-02-14-1737-01-15 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Letter book of Thomas Chalkley (1675-1741), Quaker minister and businessman. Primarily business correspondence, most copied by his assistant, it also includes some personal references and provides insight into early 18th century maritime trade, particularly the Quaker relationships involved in trade with the West Indies.

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Collection of papers on the Walking Purchase, 1735-1737 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection primarily includes photocopies of receipts and contracts between Thomas Penn and various individuals concerning the Walking Purchase.

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Francis Daniel Pastorius Frankfort Land Company papers, 1683-1721 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (15 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes photocopies of papers relating to Francis Daniel Pastorius in his role as agent for the Frankfort Land Company. In particular they refer to the legal dispute over the ownership of the land in 1708.

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