Canterbury, N.H., single-sheet manuscripts, 1837-1849.

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Whitcher, Benjamin. Canterbury, N.H., single-sheet manuscripts, 1837-1849.

Title

Canterbury, N.H., single-sheet manuscripts, 1837-1849.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70953890

Abstract

Chiefly correspondence, songs, booklet, and spirit communications, of members of the Shaker community at Canterbury, N.H. Also includes letter (1843 Dec. 7) from Thomas Corbett, Canterbury, to Calvin Thurlow, Alfred, ordering red roses and discussing discounts and other plants; letter (1844 May 5) from the Canterbury Ministry to that in Alfred regarding current affairs, the health of members, and visits between the two communities; letter (1849 Jan. 11) from the Canterbury Ministry concerning legislation in New Hampshire concerning the Shakers, "stirred up by Mary Marshall [Dyer] and other apostates" and the accompanying persecuting and prying into the lifestyle and rules of the Shakers; and letter (1849 Nov. 20) from the Canterbury Ministry to Joseph Brackett, Alfred, pertaining to changes at the community at Mount Lebanon, N.Y.

Extent

.5 box.

Holding Repository

United Society of Shakers, Shaker Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 8049998

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