John Parrish diaries, 1796-1805

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John Parrish diaries, 1796-1805

1796-1805

http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/hcmc-975-01-053

John Parrish was a member and minister of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and is best remembered for authoring "Remarks on the Slavery of the Black People." His diaries describe his travels to Quaker families, including those disowned by their Meeting, throughout Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.

0.14 Linear Feet (7 volumes)

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Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

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