Leon A. Rushmore collection of New York Yearly Meeting miscellaneous papers, 1789-1833

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Leon A. Rushmore collection of New York Yearly Meeting miscellaneous papers, 1789-1833

1789-1833

http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/sfhl-sc-213

This collection of miscellaneous papers collected by Leon A. Rushmore includes several religious essays or sermons, a copy of Nicholas Waln's 1772 prayer, and an undated address "To the great Sachems and Chief of the [missing] sitting around the Counsill at new york" possibly transcribed from dictation.

0.1 linear feet (1 loose-leaf volume)

eng, Latn

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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SNAC Resource ID: 11651924

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Waln, Nicholas, 1742-1813

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Nicholas Waln (1742-1813), Quaker minister, was the son of Nicholas and Mary Shoemaker Waln. He married Sarah Richardson in 1771. Their children included Joseph R. Waln (1773-1783), Jacob Shoemaker Waln (1784-1847), and William and Nicholas Waln. Waln was educated as a lawyer but, as a result of a profound religious experience in 1772, gave up his lucrative practice. Waln began to travel in the ministry in 1774 and made two religious visits to Great Britain, in 1783 and 1795. From t...