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Charles Evans diary, 1861

Extent:
0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Charles Evans was a Quaker physician and was active in the Quaker community. His "Diary of a European Trip, 1861" details Evans's voyage from Philadelphia to England, including descriptions of the captain and other cabin passengers, illness on board, and the weather during the voyage. Upon arrival in England, diary entries relate visits to Friends, Quaker meetings, and Evans's tour of England.

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Mary Howell Swett diary, 1797-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Diary of Mary Swett's religious visit to England in 1797. Entries describe her travel, attendance at meetings, and Quaker hosts in England.

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Bernard Barton letterbook, 1822-1837 (inclusive)

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0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This collection includes of the single letterbook of Bernard Barton, as well as correspondence related to the history of the letterbook, dated 1942. The letterbook contains personal correspondence from friends and family, and letters are often related to personal and family news, Barton's poetry and writings, and literature in general. Letter writers include Charles Lamb, Thomas Campbell, Elizabeth Fry, Charles Lloyd, Andrew Ritchie, Robert Southey, John Scott, Horatio Smith, Mary White, and John Chandler.

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Edward Ash letterbook, Undated.

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0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Edward Ash was a British Quaker and doctor. His letterbook includes personal correspondence related to religious convictions and family news. Letter writers include Barclay, Anna Maria C. of Horne, Robert Barron, Gulielma Penn, and William Pim. A number of letters are addressed to George Fox. A copy of a letter from Ellis Hooke to Margaret Fell is also included.

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"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection", Undated.

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0.015 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

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Quaker Ministry lists, Undated.

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0.61 linear ft. (17 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of 17 anonymously hand-written volumes comprised of lists of Quaker ministers from Britain and the United States, and from the United States to Britain from the mid 17th century through the mid 19th century.

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"An Account of a Religious Visit, Made by Hannah Hall", 1872-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This manuscript, written by Joshua Maule, describes Hannah Hall's religious visit to England, Scotland, and Ireland. The manuscript describes her trip, including details of her travel, meetings attended, and Quaker families visited. The volume includes extracts of some of Hall's letters.

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Friends World Conference minutes, 1920

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the typed minutes of a Meeting of the Committee on arrangements for the London Conference.

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Rebecca Wright diary, 1784, Undated

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
Entries in Rebecca Wright's diary of her religious visit to England and Ireland provide an account of her voyage to Ireland, her recuperation in Waterford after arriving, her attendance at meetings in Ireland, her travel to Liverpool, and attendance at meetings throughout England.

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