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

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

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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.

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