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Enos and Hannah Sharpless family papers, 1790-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection contains family papers and correspondence of Enos and Hannah Sharpless including two copy books of the latter. The letters primarily concern family matters. Two documents of note are a letter from Johnson Knight concerning the Quaker testimony on slavery and a pass issued for an enslaved person bought by Enos Sharpless in order to be liberated.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]