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Henry Carter autobiography, Undated.

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Henry Carter's autobiography describes his childhood with his brother and widowed mother, but mostly focuses on his adult life as a sailor. Also included is a brief history of the genealogy of Carter's father's side of the family.

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

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"The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade", Undated.

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0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

In Thomas Clarkson's manuscript "The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade," he describes the Quaker influence in the abolitionist movement in Britain and the parliamentary debates leading to the Slave Trade Act of 1807. The manuscript describes both the arguments in support and in opposition to abolition, and the actions of the members of the abolition movement. Volume 1 contains the early history of the abolition movement until July, 1788, and volume two describes the abolition movement from 1789 to 1808. The manuscript includes edits throughout.

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

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J. Churchman commonplace book, Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of J. Churchman includes "An Account of sundry Remarkable Expressions spoken by John Churchman," "Sermon delivered by Joseph White of America at Grace Church Meeting House, London, 1760," "Some Expressions dropp'd from Mordecai Yarnall," "To the Monthly and Quarterly and Particular Meetings in the County of Hertford, 1778," "The Prophecy of James Usher, 1st Lord Primate, etc. of Ireland, of the Rebellion 40 years before," a letter written by Mary Peisley to John Pemberton, a letter describing the marriage and death of Mary Peisley Neale, "The Prediction of Christopher Love, 1651," and a "Caution to the Friends against Conformity to the World, John Lucas, 1764."

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

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"Memorials", Undated.

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0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)

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These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

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

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"An Abstract from the Life of Mary Pennington, formerly Springett", Undated.

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Mary Pennington's autobiographical manuscript includes descriptions of her early life, the events leading up to her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her attendance at Quaker meetings, a description of her marriage and her husband (Isaac Pennington), a description of her husband's family (particularly his mother), a description of a battle at London between "Parliment and the King" at Houndslow-heath, and a description of the English Civil War and upheaval it caused.

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

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"Meditations and Soliliquies of John Rutty, M.D. with Religious Experiences", Undated/

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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"Meditations and Soliliquies of John Rutty, M.D. with Religious Experience" contains extracts from Rutty's spiritual diary, and includes descriptions of his religious experiences, and discussions, or "meditations," of various religious tenets and principles.

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

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Benjamin Seebohm biography, Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The biography of Benjamin Seebohm describes his early life and education in Germany, and the influence of Quakerism in his young life, particularly the religious visit of Stephen Grellet. The biography also describes Seebohm's travels as a Quaker minister throughout Europe and Great Britain, and includes quoted extracts from Seebohm's journals and letters.

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

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James Whitall manuscripts, Undated.

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0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes, 2 folders)

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This collection is comprised of two manuscripts collected by James Whitall. The collection includes the manuscript of a memoir or autobiography by Honah Landis, entitled "How Literature Came to Texas," and a French play by Edmond See, translated by Whitall, entitled "A Friend of His Youth."

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

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"From the Wabash to the Delaware", Undated.

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Thomas Raeburn White wrote this manuscript for his children and their descendants. The volume begins with a brief genealogical history of White's ancestors, who came from England or Scotland, and initially settled in the Carolinas. White describes how the family migrated to Indiana when his father was a child, in search of a more religiously tolerant community, and provides brief family history for his mother and father. White also describes his childhood, early education, Quaker experiences, college years at Earlham College, and business endeavors in adulthood.

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

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"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

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