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1751, 1770, 1784, 1791 & 1793 . [Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends] 5 Ds; [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania].

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Abstract:
Extracts from Yearly Meetings. 1751: Calls for more information to aid Samuel Smith in writing a history of the provinces. Proposes country schools. Discourages using the law to settle real estate disputes. Discusses change in the calendar. 1770: Notes on John Thornton's case with Middletown Monthly Meeting. Visits with families regarding attending meeting and owning slaves. Cautions against mixing with non-Friends and becoming involved with civil rights and liberties. Considering the history of first settlement of Friends in the provinces. 1784: Continuing care for youth's education and for Africans. Cautions against liquor. 1791: Consider establishing schools. Concerned about legislative and executive posts. Discourages traffic in public certificates of war expenses. 1793: Consider boarding school and education of youth. Continue testament against slavery. Notes on yellow fever outbreak. Clerks include Israel Pemberton, James Pemberton, John Drinker, and Nicholas Waln.
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15 pages [total]

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Collection

Quaker collection, 1700-1888
Total components 139
Last indexed 2024-08-05