William Jackson journal

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William Jackson journal

1802-1803

http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/hcmc-975-01-036

This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten journal of William Jackson’s trip to England and Ireland in 1802 and 1803. Early entries detail the preparations required to make the journey, as well as details about the voyage itself, such as descriptions of the weather, illness on board, and the dwindling supplies on the ship. The ship’s captain hoists the distress flag at least once before arriving in Ireland, and when the Captain falls ill, the ship nearly turns back. However, the Captain and crew ultimately push on to their destination. Upon his arrival in Ireland, entries describe attendance at Quaker Meetings, visits with Friends, and descriptions of the various Friends who hosted Jackson during his time abroad. Entries describe similar topics during his time in England, as well as the miles he travels between each town he visits. Correspondence concerning the materials and their loan to Haverford are also included with the journal, and date from 1926 to 1927. There are also a few pages of typed transcription and analysis of various journal entries, which are undated.

0.04 Linear Feet (1 volume)

eng, Latn

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

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Jackson, William, 1746-1834

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William Jackson was a Quaker minister from London Grove, Pennsylvania. He was born July 25, 1746 (new style), to William Jackson and Catherine Miller Jackson. In 1775 Jackson accompanied John Churchman on a religious visit to meetings on the eastern shore of Maryland, and in 1776 he was recommended as a minister. In 1781 he traveled in the ministry to parts of New Jersey, New York, and New England. Jackson married Hannah Seaman of Long Island, New York, in 1778 or 1788 (records conflict). The co...