Chronicle 1833-1838 [manuscript] / Jacob R. Elfreth.

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Elfreth, Jacob R., 1789-1870. Chronicle 1833-1838 [manuscript] / Jacob R. Elfreth.

Chronicle 1833-1838 [manuscript] / Jacob R. Elfreth.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472180293

The chronicle reports on such matters as strikes in Philadelphia, some history of Westtown School, the Texas-Mexico war, a description of Elfreth's house and lot, lynchings in the South, a good bit about the weather and many other topics. In greatest depth is an account of the burning of Pennsylvania Hall and connections with anti-slavery, including the presence of Angelina and Sarah Grimke and a speech by William Garrison at the Hall, and the fact that no water was used to douse the fire at Pennsylvania Hall and other incidents of mob destruction.

1 item (124 p.) ; 19 cm.

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