Papers, 1718-1900.

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Papers, 1718-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122441169

A diverse and miscellaneous group of papers with early deeds, indentures, powers of attorney, and other documents, as well as letters between Morrises, Dillwyns and other Quakers reporting on spiritual and physical conditions of Friends in America and England. Beginning about 1790, material becomes increasingly related to the Stewardson family business interests.

300 items.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6713887

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Morris family.

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The Morris family lived in Morrisania, New York, N.Y. From the description of Morris family papers, 1796-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122532311 ...

Stewardson family.

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Society of Friends

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The Society of Friends (or 'Quakers') was formed by George Fox (1624-1691), a shoemaker from Nottingham. In the 1640s Fox travelled throughout England delivering sermons in which he argued that individuals could have direct access to God without the need for churches, priests or other aspects of the established Church. Fox's followers became known as the 'Friends of Truth' and later the 'Society of Friends'. Fox developed rules for the management of meetings, which were printed as 'Friends Fello...

Dillwyn family.

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