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Edward Wanton Smith papers, 1681-1971

Title: Edward Wanton Smith papers, 1681-1971

This collection includes letters, biographical accounts of Friends, genealogical material, legal and financial papers, business accounts, minutes, accounts of dreams and visions of Friends, essays, notebooks, epistles of Friends' Meetings, marriage certificates, maps, pictures, deeds, and other material of the Smith and Atwater families. Noteworthy are a holograph manuscript by George Fox, 1673; the papers of George and Sarah (Hill) Dillwyn, 1752-1828; papers pertaining to the Emlen Institution, endowed by Samuel Emlen for educating African Americans and indigenous peoples, ca.1837-1848; papers pertaining to the estate of Reuben Haines, 1831-1843; Hill family papers, 1750-1798; letters of Margaret (Hill) Morris and Benjamin Smith, concerning the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, 1793; letters and diary, 1784-1813, of Deborah (Morris) Smith Collins; papers concerning the settlement of John Morton's estate, 1750-1845; papers of Daniel B. Smith, 1770-1870; material on Friends in France, ca.1785-1889, Jean de Marsillac, 1788-1797, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and Rhode Island Quarterly and Yearly Meetings, 1708-1805; extracts from Minutes of Friends' Meetings around Philadelphia, concerning the Separation of 1827-1828; queries by Alexis de Tocqueville, concerning African Americans and Friends' practices in regard to them; material on the subject of marriages between near relations, including a copy of a letter by Thomas Ellwood on the subject, 1706; five items from the late 18th century concerning treaties and other matters between white people and the Cherokee and Delaware indigenous peoples. Topics covered by the collection include: social and political history; business concerns, including Richard M. Atwater's connections with the Solvay Process Co. and Johnson Harvester Co.; the Quakerism of Richard M. Atwater and Esther M. Smith (1797-1865); the composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams; the artist, Ogden Wood; Sarah Anne Greene Smith's views on Japan, 1933-35, while a teacher at Friends Girls' School, and letters written to her by her Japanese students and colleagues as well as some photographs from Japan.

ArchivalResource: 6.25 Linear Feet (29 boxes, about 3,870 items)

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Lippincott-Dillwyn papers, 1738-1824

Title: Lippincott-Dillwyn papers, 1738-1824

This collection includes a daily journal and spiritual essays by William Lippincott and extracts on theological themes by George Dillwyn. Also included is the copy book of Edward Randolph, dated 1822, and a bound manuscript entitled The Experiences of Margret Bispham, of Mount Holly, 1769. This manuscript reflects the influence of Quakerism and spirituality on the choices of an 18th century Quaker woman.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet (4 folders.)

http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/sfhl-sc-028 View

Parrish family papers, 1662-1873

Title: Parrish family papers, 1662-1873

Collection of family papers includes letters received by Abraham Scott, 1700-1704, a volume containing copies of letters written by George Dillwyn in relation to his wife's inheritance of part of the estate of Richard Hill, Hannah Moore, and Henry Hill, including a house in Madeira, 1799-1816, and an almanac with notations by Captain John Hollitt. Of particular interest is John Parrish's diary of his journey in the ministry from Philadelphia to Virginia in 1782. Also included are copies of letters to and from William Penn, a copy of a marriage certificate in a Quaker style between William Boin and Dido, a "negro woman," 1763, and other miscellaneous manuscripts.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet (21 items (in 8 folders))

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1783 August 17, Philad[elphi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1783 August 17, Philad[elphi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn concerning his "Observations on Indians".

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 30 cm.

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1781 May, Philad[elphi]a [to George Dillwyn] / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1781 May, Philad[elphi]a [to George Dillwyn] / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Sends books and mentions concern to have Elizabeth Webb's letter republished.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631835822 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Papers, 1750-1936 (bulk 1750-1784).

Title: Papers, 1750-1936 (bulk 1750-1784).

Chiefly letters, also some ill. and receipts. Letters relate to Benezet's views on slavery and his work to end the slave trade. Other topics discussed are: the use of taxes for war; the American Indian; Benezet's school and thoughts on teaching; various Quaker publications (including his The plain path to Christian perfection ...; and Some observations on the situation ... of the Indian natives). In addition to general news of other Friends, the letters contain religious reflections on friendship, peace, wealth, intolerance and inconsistency among Christians. The bulk of the letters are addressed to George Dillwyn (1738-1820); other recipients are Samuel Allinson, Moses Brown, Edward Cathrall, Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, John Fothergill, Samuel Fothergill, Selina Hastings (Countess of Huntingdon), Israel Pemberton, Joseph Phipps, Robert Pleasants, John Smith, Samuel Smith, Jonah Thompson and Caspar Wistar.

ArchivalResource: ca. 60 items (1 box).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25237753 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1770 May, June or July, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1770 May, June or July, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Mentions G. Whitefield and their conversation.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608022130 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1780 July, Phila[delphi]a, [to George Dillwyn] / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1780 July, Phila[delphi]a, [to George Dillwyn] / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. The letter mentions a pamphlet by Fran. Okely and loose sheets from a pamphlet which Benezet arranged to have translated and printed.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 pages) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631823920 View

Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820

Title: Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820

The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.

ArchivalResource: 0.06 Linear Feet (1 volume)

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1783 September 14, Philad[elphi]a, to "My dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1783 September 14, Philad[elphi]a, to "My dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn referring to the proposed History of the Indians.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643340125 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1779 September 15, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1779 September 15, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Asks for reply to the essay giving an account of Friends.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608023968 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1781 Dec., Philad[elphi]a, to "Beloved" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1781 Dec., Philad[elphi]a, to "Beloved" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 pages) ; 24 cm

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631836024 View

Anna Wharton Wood collection, 1741-1853

Title: Anna Wharton Wood collection, 1741-1853

Miscellaneous papers reflecting the religious and social interests of Friends of the period. Included are the following papers: Extracts from a journal, 1809, of a tour to Tunesassa and Cattaraugus by William Allinson, giving interesting details of travel and life among the Indians, their reservations on the Allegheny River, and the prehistoric remains of a people who lived in this section more than 2000 years ago; letters of William Logan, Samuel Emlen, Samuel Fothergill, and John Pemberton; a petition by English Friends to Governor Shirley, 1741; epistles; testimonies; “A plan for some slave utopia” by George Dillwyn (fragile), and other miscellaneous material on Quakerism.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document box)

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George Dillwyn financial records, 1761-1820

Title: George Dillwyn financial records, 1761-1820

This collection comprises the two volumes of financial records of Quaker minister George Dillwyn, including a receipt book and an account book.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

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Dillwyn & Hill family wills, 1762-1801

Title: Dillwyn & Hill family wills, 1762-1801

This collection is comprised of the single volume notebook of Quaker minister George Dillwyn, and is chiefly comprised of copies of the wills of many members of his wife Sarah Hill Dillwyn’s family. The notebook also includes notes concerning family estates, brief genealogical information for the family, maps for partitioning of land according to the deceased’s will, and Dillwyn’s notes concerning actions taken in his role as executor. Included in the notebook are the wills of Richard Hill Sr, Richard Hill Jr., Samuel Peyton Moore, Henry Hill, Margaret Smith, Mary Lamar, and Hannah Moore.

ArchivalResource: 0.08 Linear Feet

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1783, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1783, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Benezet advises that he has written to England telling Friends there that it is important to bring before Parliament the importance of endeavoring to put an end to the slave trade.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 32 cm.

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Balderston Collected Manuscripts, 1735-1822

Title: Balderston Collected Manuscripts, 1735-1822

Most of the correspondence in this collection is addressed to Henry Drinker concerning trivial and more substantive matters of his business and that of the Society of Friends, including a letter from William Savery in 1794 from Canadagua describing a visit to the Oneidas. Also included are a document from the Philadelphia Committee to Joseph Elkinton in Tunesassah (1822) and a subscription list (1831) for J.J. Foster's publication on the New Jersey Crosswicks trial, signed by Roberts Vaux and others.

ArchivalResource: .1 Linear Feet (19 items)

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New Jersey Society of Promoting the Abolition of Slavery records, 1793-1809

Title: New Jersey Society of Promoting the Abolition of Slavery records, 1793-1809

This collection is comprised of two volumes, one from the New Jersey Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and one from its Burlington County branch. They both contain minutes. The state Society provided nominations of members to the county groups, as well as created rules, by-laws, and constitutions to run those organizations. Much of their work was in the oversight of the county branches. The Burlington County branch minutes also contain the revised constitution, as well as minutes from the group.

ArchivalResource: 0.15 Linear Feet

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1780 July, [Philadelphia], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1780 July, [Philadelphia], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Includes quotes from Moses Brown's letter relating to the payment of taxes for the purpose of war.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 24 cm.

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, undated

Title: George Dillwyn commonplace book, undated

George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 volume)

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Sharpless Family Papers, 1792-1892

Title: Sharpless Family Papers, 1792-1892

The collection represents two branches of the Sharpless family of Pennsylvania descended from Joseph and Lydia (Lewis) Sharpless). It contains correspondence between extended Sharpless family relations including Sharpless, Hunn, Jones, Drinker families and journals of Joshua Sharpless, a Quaker minister who worked with Native Americans and visited Quaker meetings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Canada. Correspondence covers various topics including the travels of women ministers, yellow fever, and contemporary events. The second series contains primarily nineteenth century correspondence of the extended family of Townsend and Mary Brinton (Jones) Sharpless. It includes letters written by Henry H. G. Sharpless during his European tour and extensive correspondence received by Ezekiel Hunn who served briefly in the Union Army during the Civil War.

ArchivalResource: 2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

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Allinson, William, 1766-1841. William Allinson journal 1802-1814.

Title: William Allinson journal 1802-1814.

The Allinson journal documents Allinson's thoughts on his spirituality and marriage as well as events within the New Jersey Quaker Church including meetings with Native Americans.

ArchivalResource: 276 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/248922557 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1779 October, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1779 October, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn regarding his essay giving an account of Friends. Also gives a copy of letter from James Cannon, of Charleston, South Carolina.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 31 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631821367 View

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814. Emlen-Jones family papers, ca. 1767 - ca. 1976.

Title: Emlen-Jones family papers, ca. 1767 - ca. 1976. ca. 1767-ca. 1976.

Included in these volumes is ancestral information on the Emlen and Jones family going back to the time of William Penn and Francis Daniel Pastorius in the 17th century and composed of genealogy and biography, letters, documents and photographs. The information was compiled by John Thompson Emlen and his father, James Emlen, with an abbreviated volume prepared by Woodruff J. Emlen in 1976 using copies from the other volumes. Some significant letter writers include: Clement Biddle, George Dillwyn, Sarah Foulke Emlen, Samuel Emlen, Abel James and Jonah Thompson. Emlen family members include: Thomas Chalkley (1675-1741); George Emlen (d. 1710), George Emlen (1695-1754), Samuel Emlen (b. 1697), George Emlen (1718-1776), James Emlen (1718-1778), James Emlen (1760-1798), James Emlen (1792-1866), Samuel Emlen (1789-1828), Samuel Emlen (1829-1920), John Thompson Emlen (b. 1878), John Thompson Emlen, Jr. (1908-1997); Edward Foulke (1651-1741); George Guest (d. 1685); Abel James (1724-1790); Warner Mifflin (b. 1745); Nathaniel Newlin (1665-1729); John Thompson (1744-1819); Newbold Trotter (1827-1898); and George Williams (1793-1779). Jones family members include: Samuel Carpenter (1649-1714); William Cooper (1632-1710); Matthew Dripps, Sarah E. Dripps; Thomas Firth (1776-1861); Griffith Jones (1690-1747), Aquilla Jones (1724-1800), Hannah F. Jones (1778-1854), Isaac C. Jones (1769-1865), Isaac C. Jones, Jr. (1814-1895), Woodruff Jones, Mary Carpenter Jones (b. 1880); Thomas Kunders (1648-1729); Thomas Lloyd (1640-1694); Samuel Preston (1665-1743); Ann Whitall (1716-1797); Aaron D. Woodruff (1762-1817), Elias Woodruff (1787-1824). There are two volumes containing the genealogical records of John Thompson Emlen (b. 1878) and Mary Carpenter Jones Emlen (b. 1880) indicating English, Welsh and Scottish ancestry. The records are laced with photographs and silhouettes of the individuals and illustrations, such as the original drawing of the Ferguson tartan, the map of Germantown, drawn by J. Riegel in 1933 and others.

ArchivalResource: 10 v. (1.25 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83805188 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1780 August 06, Ph[iladelphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1780 August 06, Ph[iladelphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Refers to an accident upon one of his eyes.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631834054 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1779?, [Philadelphia?], to "Beloved" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1779?, [Philadelphia?], to "Beloved" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn regarding his short account of Friends.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643340249 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1779 August 4, Phila[delphi]a, to "Beloved Friend" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1779 August 4, Phila[delphi]a, to "Beloved Friend" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Explains his methods for teaching mathematics and accounts. Discusses Samuel Wetherill.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 p.) ; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608026036 View

Emlen, Samuel, 1730-1799. Letter. 6 of 12 mo. 1779, Philad[elphia, Pa.] to Charles Moore & wife [Milcah Martha Moore].

Title: Letter. 6 of 12 mo. 1779, Philad[elphia, Pa.] to Charles Moore & wife [Milcah Martha Moore].

Plans to journey with George Dillwyn; would like to leave his son with Moores to be educated during his absence.

ArchivalResource: [1] p. ; 33 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/4261556 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, undated, [Philadelphia?, to George Dillwyn] / A[nthony] B[ene]z[e]t.

Title: Letter, undated, [Philadelphia?, to George Dillwyn] / A[nthony] B[ene]z[e]t.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Proposes to reprint "little book."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 pages) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643340367 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1773 August 5, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1773 August 5, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Discusses James Parker, Thomas Webb, and the binding of Everard's book.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (9 p.) ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608023945 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1782 February, Philad[elphi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1782 February, Philad[elphi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Benezet gives prices for lessons and discusses the importance of studying accounts.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 pages) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643338904 View

Haddon-Estaugh-Hopkins family papers, 1676-1841 (bulk 1676-1800).

Title: Haddon-Estaugh-Hopkins family papers, 1676-1841 (bulk 1676-1800).

Chiefly land related papers (deeds, maps, surveys, etc.) and correspondence, diaries, wills, testimonies, travel and marriage certificates, genealogy and other misc. papers of Haddon, Estaugh, Hopkins, Swett and related Quaker families of New Jersey. Includes deeds, maps, surveys and other papers (1676-1838) related to land in New Jersey purchased by John Haddon and other Quakers; business and legal papers (1701-1757) of John Estaugh includes his correspondence with the Pennsylvania Land Company of London as well as letters from Caleb Pusey, James Logan and others; also includes powers of attorney, receipts, bills; misc. land related papers (1684-1744) of William Shandlaw, John Wightman, Richard Buckele and others; letters and business papers (1722-1738) of William Rawle; business and legal papers (1701-1789) concerning settlement of Haddon, Estaugh and Hopkins family matters; letters (1713-1719) of John and Elizabeth Haddon to John and Elizabeth Estaugh on family and business matters; letters (1724-1744) of Sarah Hopkins to Elizabeth Estaugh. Business correspondence and papers (1749-1760) of Elizabeth Estaugh includes correspondence with Thomas Hyam concerning dispute over John Estaugh's management of property. Letters, diaries, testimonies, travel and marriage certificates, and misc. papers (1734-1841) of Swett and related Quaker families and Friends; includes letters (1734-1817) chiefly addressed to Mary Swett, correspondents include Martha Allinson, Ann Christy, George Dillwyn, Susanna Emlen, Rebecca Jones, Richard Jordan, Martha Winter Routh, George Stacey, Benjamin Swett, Joseph Cooper Swett and others; diaries of Sarah Cresson, Benjamin Swett, Mary Swett.

ArchivalResource: ca. 400 items (9 boxes)

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1781 July, Philad[elphi]a to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1781 July, Philad[elphi]a to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Benezet has sent the History of the Church of Scotland.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631835980 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, undated, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, undated, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Benezet expresses his approval of Christian education of young people.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 pages) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643340178 View

William Allinson journal, 1802-1814

Title: William Allinson journal, 1802-1814

The Allinson journal documents Allinson's thoughts on his spirituality and marriage as well as events within the New Jersey Quaker Church, including meetings with Native Americans.

ArchivalResource: 276 pages

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-2865.1all View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1780 April, Phila[delphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1780 April, Phila[delphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn in which he expresses his disaproval of rich Quakers.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 pages) ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631823603 View

Allinson, William, 1766-1841. William Allinson Journal.

Title: William Allinson Journal.

For information about this collection, please consult the web site listed above under Electronic Access.

ArchivalResource: 276 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244676734 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1783 July, Philadelp[hi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1783 July, Philadelp[hi]a, to "My Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Benezet expresses his interest in the "case and situation" of the Indians. Encloses his "Observation on Indians" along with four pamphlets relating to Indian affairs.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 pages) ; 27 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/643339959 View

Hoskins family letterbook, 1729-1863

Title: Hoskins family letterbook, 1729-1863

This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of the Hoskins family. The primary correspondents in the volume are members of the Hoskins family, though quite a number of the letters are directed to Benjamin H. Warder. Most of the letters were written in the 18th century, but some are from the 19th century. A number of them are religious in nature, while others deal with service in the ministry or visiting Friends, and some deal with states of health and mortality. The letters cover a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to Quakers and trade in Barbados, outbreaks of small pox, the opening of Native American schools, and the Orthodox-Hicksite separation. Some prominent letter writers include: Martha Allinson, George Dillwyn, Thomas Evans, Rebecca Jones, James Mott, Elizabeth Robson, Charity Rotch, John Warder, Nicholas Waln, and Daniel Wheeler.

ArchivalResource: 0.16 Linear Feet (1 volume)

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1771 December 23, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear Friend" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1771 December 23, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear Friend" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Cautions Dillwyn before erecting buildings to carry on the Potash business. Isaac Collins has been given the job of printing Sewel's History by the Meeting for Sufferings.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608023941 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1778 July about 12 or 14, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1778 July about 12 or 14, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn, Burlington, NJ. Sends a copy of spelling book and primer by John Woolman, and asks for suggestions or amendments.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/608026004 View

Allinson family. Papers, 1761-1909 (bulk 1761-1798, 1809-1811, 1824-1883).

Title: Papers, 1761-1909 (bulk 1761-1798, 1809-1811, 1824-1883).

Docket, 1761-1763, of Samuel Allinson in partnership with Charles Read (d. 1774) with later ledger accounts, 1788-(1798)1803, of Samuel's son William Allinson; letterbook, compiled by D. Allinson (evidently David Allinson, the printer, a brother of William), containing copies of selected correspondence, 1764-1790, of his father Samuel; estate papers, 1764-1792, for Charles Read (Samuel and William Allinson, executors); tailor's ledger, 1809-(1810)1812, of James Allinson; daybook, April 1, 1809-August 7, 1811, of James Allinson, with farm ledger entries (including a cash account), 1831-1844, of Samuel Allinson, Jr.; diary, 1824-1883, letterbook, 1826-1837?, Locust Hill account, 1825-(1834)1838, crop accounts, 1834-1838, account book, 1859-1878, and miscellaneous other papers, 1842-1854 and undated, of Samuel Allinson, Jr.; letters, 1850-1874 and undated, received by Ann Tatum, second wife of Samuel Allinson, Jr., together with other letters, 1811-1837 and undated, and genealogical notes, 1909, by and about the Tatum and (related) Offley families; and a summary description, 1794, of the Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic of 1793 written from a Quaker perspective.

ArchivalResource: ca. .75 cubic ft. (1 box, 3 v.).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122477584 View

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1779 September 11, about, [Philadelphia?] to "Dear Friend" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1779 September 11, about, [Philadelphia?] to "Dear Friend" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn, Burlington, NJ. Sends essay of short account of Friends. Refers to case of S(amuel) W(etherill) before Monthly Meeting.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 26 cm.

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Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814. Emlen-Jones family papers, ca. 1767 - ca. 1976.

Title: Emlen-Jones family papers, ca. 1767 - ca. 1976. ca. 1767-ca. 1976.

Included in these volumes is ancestral information on the Emlen and Jones family going back to the time of William Penn and Francis Daniel Pastorius in the 17th century and composed of genealogy and biography, letters, documents and photographs. The information was compiled by John Thompson Emlen and his father, James Emlen, with an abbreviated volume prepared by Woodruff J. Emlen in 1976 using copies from the other volumes. Some significant letter writers include: Clement Biddle, George Dillwyn, Sarah Foulke Emlen, Samuel Emlen, Abel James and Jonah Thompson. Emlen family members include: Thomas Chalkley (1675-1741); George Emlen (d. 1710), George Emlen (1695-1754), Samuel Emlen (b. 1697), George Emlen (1718-1776), James Emlen (1718-1778), James Emlen (1760-1798), James Emlen (1792-1866), Samuel Emlen (1789-1828), Samuel Emlen (1829-1920), John Thompson Emlen (b. 1878), John Thompson Emlen, Jr. (1908-1997); Edward Foulke (1651-1741); George Guest (d. 1685); Abel James (1724-1790); Warner Mifflin (b. 1745); Nathaniel Newlin (1665-1729); John Thompson (1744-1819); Newbold Trotter (1827-1898); and George Williams (1793-1779). Jones family members include: Samuel Carpenter (1649-1714); William Cooper (1632-1710); Matthew Dripps, Sarah E. Dripps; Thomas Firth (1776-1861); Griffith Jones (1690-1747), Aquilla Jones (1724-1800), Hannah F. Jones (1778-1854), Isaac C. Jones (1769-1865), Isaac C. Jones, Jr. (1814-1895), Woodruff Jones, Mary Carpenter Jones (b. 1880); Thomas Kunders (1648-1729); Thomas Lloyd (1640-1694); Samuel Preston (1665-1743); Ann Whitall (1716-1797); Aaron D. Woodruff (1762-1817), Elias Woodruff (1787-1824). There are two volumes containing the genealogical records of John Thompson Emlen (b. 1878) and Mary Carpenter Jones Emlen (b. 1880) indicating English, Welsh and Scottish ancestry. The records are laced with photographs and silhouettes of the individuals and illustrations, such as the original drawing of the Ferguson tartan, the map of Germantown, drawn by J. Riegel in 1933 and others.

ArchivalResource: 10 v. (1.25 linear feet)

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1771 May 2, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1771 May 2, Philad[elphi]a, to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Requesting feedback and assistance before publication.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 24 cm.

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1774 February 15, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1774 February 15, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Refers to the publication of writings of John Woolman.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 p.) ; 32 cm.

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1769 November, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1769 November, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anth[on]y Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Mentions Rachel Wilson, Molly Barker, Susanna Lightfoot, and Jeremiah Pickering.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 24 cm.

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Halliday Jackson Manuscripts, 1755-1833

Title: Halliday Jackson Manuscripts, 1755-1833

Contains documents relating to the work of Halliday Jackson (1771-1835), Pennsylvania Quaker minister to the Indians. Includes correspondence, journals, copy work in prose and poetry, a history of the Separation of 1828, papers on Indian affairs. One journal concerns a visit to the Quakers in Ohio in 1816. Correspondents include Benjamin Ferris, Edward Garrigues, David Seaman, Micajah Collins, George Dillwyn, William Poole, Jesse Kersey, Halliday Jackson, John Jackson. The correspondence deals extensively with the Separation within the Society of Friends.

ArchivalResource: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

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Benjamin West selected papers from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Title: Benjamin West selected papers from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Memorandum by Anne M. Smith, 1855 Mar. 27, concerning Benjamin West's "Death of Socrates" and "View of Conestoga Creek." Portrait of West engraved by H. Meyer , from an original by T. Lawrence for the British Gathering of Contemporary Portraits, published by T. Cadell and W. Lavier, London, April 15, 1815; estate papers, 1814-1819, relating to Hannah West; card of admission for Mrs. Holland to see "Elgin Marbles" at Burlington House, May 1814; letters from West to George Dillwyn, John Singleton Copley, Peter Thomson, George William West, Mr. Rawle, Joseph Wharton, James Northcote, Sarah Robeson, and to the American Academy of the Fine Arts, about his portrait of Sir Thomas Lawrence, undated and 1772-1819; a letter to Mrs. West from Henry Sulger, Aug. 15, 1774, about West's picture of Christ; and an extract of a letter from Elizabeth West to Dr. Edwards, Jan. 7, 1798, reporting the death of her nephew. Biographical sketches of West, circa 1805, from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's "Quaker Scrapbook," v. 2. Correspondence, speeches, financial statements, catalogs, etc., of Benjamin West, 1788-1819, compiled by John Galt for his volume on "The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.", published in 1820. Sketchbooks, 1790-1807; travelling expenses, 1807; account books and financial papers, 1790-1804 and 1810-1811; and a list of subscribers to the print of "The Death of Lord Nelson." Papers relating to West from HSP's Gilpin Collection (Collection (#704), including an account book with London Banker, 1790-1804, and 1810-1811; and a sketchbook and loose drawings, 1755-1819.

ArchivalResource: 5 partial microfilm reels

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Ackworth School, England, records, 1785-1786

Title: Ackworth School, England, records, 1785-1786

Ackworth School was founded in 1779 as a co-educational boarding school for Quaker children by Dr. John Fothergill and other Quakers. It is located in West Workshire, England. It was intended to be a board school for children whose parents were not rich. This collection is comprised of four volumes, one of which is a transcription of one of the other volumes. They all relate to the rules and regulations for the Ackworth School in England.

ArchivalResource: 0.094 Linear Feet (4 volumes)

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Johnson, Benjamin, 1766-1822?. Travel diary, 1796-1797.

Title: Travel diary, 1796-1797.

Records the activities of Johnson and companions on a European trip. With a small group of Friends, including George and Sarah Dilwyn, David Sands, William Farrar, and William Savery, Johnson set sail from New Castle, DE for a trip across the Atlantic Ocean on May 17, 1796. They traveled to England, Germany, the Netherlands, and France to reestablish contact with European Friends, to visit other Quakers, and to hold meetings. At Congenies, France, Johnson helped heal a rift in the local Quaker community. Johnson and his fellow travelers returned to Wilmington, DE on September 28, 1797, after having been away for one year, four months, and eleven days.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (512 p.) ; 23 x 29 cm.

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Bringhurst, James, 1730-1810. Papers, 1783-1802.

Title: Papers, 1783-1802.

In a note written in 1802, Bringhurst states he had made holograph copies of letters written to other Quakers about correct religious and moral thinking and these he now wishes to preserve for his children's use after his demise. Letters are to Thomas Pole, Abraham Barker, Nathaniel Briggs, Sarah Rodman, Job Chaloner, John Bringhurst, Job Scott, and George Dillwyn, and are written between 1783 and 1795. Bringhurst counsels Briggs against the slave trade; mentions important work of women ministers to Rodman; mentions Geo. Dillwyn, Wm. Savery, Job Scott, Thos. Scattergood to Chaloner; describes the ministerial visit of Thos. Scattergood and Josiah Bunting to the Southern states to Job Scott; speaks of Samuel Emlen's pending visit to France and of Anthony Benezet to Dillwyn.

ArchivalResource: 12 items ; 32 cm. and larger.

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1767 August 30, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear Friend" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1767 August 30, [Philadelphia?], to "Dear Friend" / Anth[ony] Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Refers to a girl the Dillwyns are thinking of taking.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 22 cm

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Henry Drinker papers, 1785-1808

Title: Henry Drinker papers, 1785-1808

The correspondence (1785-1840), primarily concerns lands belonging to Henry Drinker (1734-1809) near Southport, Pennsylvania, and with financial matters, though there is also a letter (1792) from John Pemberton to Drinker, inviting him to dine with Native Americans. Letter writers include George Churchman, Rebecca Jones, John Pemberton, David Sands, Samuel Fisher, George Dillwyn, William Dillwyn, Henry Drinker, and others. One letter is from William Alexander to Nathan Kite (1840).

ArchivalResource: ca. 30 items ; 34 cm. or smaller.

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Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1767 April 15, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Title: Letter, 1767 April 15, Philad[elphia], to "Dear George" / Anthony Benezet.

Holograph letter from Anthony Benezet to George Dillwyn. Sends statement of accounts and refers to school.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 23 cm.

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Gulielma M. Howland Collection, ca. 1700-1867

Title: Gulielma M. Howland Collection, ca. 1700-1867

Primarily letters (includes ALS, AL, TLS, ms. copies) but also includes documents, misc. mss., photo-reproductions and portraits. Chiefly correspondence between members of related Quaker families of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware (Allinson, Cox, Dillwyn, Emlen, Hill, Hilles, Howland, Logan, Moore, Morris, Smith and others). Also includes journals, poetry, portraits, legal and business papers. Letters chiefly discuss family, friends, health, spiritual matters and travel. Much of the correspondence is between Quaker women: letters (1821-1859) of Margaret H. Hilles to her mother and sister discuss family, child rearing and health concerns (also “Account of a Philadelphia infant school in 1827”); letters (1758-1811) of Margaret Hill Morris to her sister and daughter are concerned with family and health (includes 1793 yellow fever epidemic); letters (1784-1818) of Gulielma M. Smith, chiefly to her mother, Margaret Hill Morris; letters (1777-1778) of Hannah Moore to her sister; letters (1790-1802) of Hannah Griffitts to Margaret Morris discuss friendship, religious thoughts, family, friends and health concerns. Includes letters (1784-1835) of John and Ann Cox of Oxmead; letters (1763-1770) of William Dillwyn, chiefly written from Houghton, to his father-in-law John Smith; letters (1700-1802) of Richard Hill and family telling of family matters and their business house on the island of Madeira; letters, travel journals, poems, translations and philosophical writings of James Logan (1674-1751); journal of Susanna Morris (1682-1755) giving her account of her travels as a Quaker minister; journal and letters (1753-1770) of John Smith (1722-1771) to family members on business, religion, health, Indians and travel with Samuel Fothergill (1754); letters of Morris Smith (1801-1832) to his mother telling of his travels in Canada and the American South; letters (1755-1793) of Richard Wells discuss family, yellow fever, Revolutionary War; correspondents include Grace Buchanan, Samuel Emlen, Samuel Hilles, Rachel Stewardson and others.

ArchivalResource: 13 boxes

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Tallcot, Joseph, 1768-1853. Family papers, 1724-1857 (bulk 1788-1853).

Title: Family papers, 1724-1857 (bulk 1788-1853).

Correspondence, legal and financial papers, essays, sermons, epistles, articles, notes, marriage certificate, will, memorandum book and minutes. Chiefly correspondence of Joseph Tallcot with family, friends and other prominent Quakers. Topics discussed include education, Friends' schools, Friends' publications (including his "The Friendly Visitant"), Hicksite and Wilburite separations, slavery and the Wilberforce Negro Colony of Ontario, Canada. Correspondents include Samuel Bettle, Anna Braithwaite, Moses Brown, Mahlon Day, George Dillwyn, Thomas Eddy, Sarah Moore Grimkeʹ, Caleb McComber, Richard Mott, John Murray, Samuel Parsons, Samuel Rhoads, Martha Winter Routh, Sarah Hawxhurst Tallcot, Mary Thomas, Isaac Thorne, Thomas Willis and others as well as members of the Collins, Howland, Mott, Smith and Tallcot (Talcott) families; also correspondence (1757-1772) of Gaius Talcott; legal and financial papers (1724-1810) chiefly related to property in New Milford, Connecticut.

ArchivalResource: ca. 601 items (5 boxes)

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