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George M. Justice papers

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.068
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, George M. Justice Papers, SC/068
Date:
1818-1853 (inclusive)
Creator:
Justice, George M. (George Middleton), 1792-1862 and Comly, John, 1773-1850
Abstract:
This collection includes various business correspondence, including a letter and testimony by John Comly encouraging changes in the Quaker discipline regarding marriage. Also contained are extracts of minutes from Abington Quarterly Meeting discussing marriage, a letter from George M. Justice to his sons, and a hymn printed in raised type for the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Also included are unsigned writings on the subjects of a possible war between the U.S. and France and public education.

George M. Justice was an abolitionist and birthright Quaker. He was born in 1792, the son of George and Phebe Justice. In 1816 he married Esther Bunting. He was a merchant in Philadelphia, and an Elder at Green Street Monthly Meeting of Friends until his death in 1862.

Source of acquisition--Samuel M. Snipes. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1978.

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