A copy of a letter written by James Whittaker to his parents in England. 1784.

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A copy of a letter written by James Whittaker to his parents in England. 1784.

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In a rambling discourse, Whittaker talks about his life as a Shaker and criticizes his parents for not also following Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers.

19 p. ; 18 cm.

Winterthur Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8208231

Winterthur Library

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Shakers

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The South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society was located in Logan County, Kentucky, southwest of Bowling Green. From the description of South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society records, 1769-1922 (1804-1916) [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45232375 The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. T...

Whittaker, James, 1751-1787

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An early Elder and Shaker leader after the death of Ann Lee, Edward Deming Andrews identified James Whittaker as Mother Ann's chief English disciple. From the description of A copy of a letter written by James Whittaker to his parents in England. 1784. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 779873195 ...