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1837 March 6 . Caroline Braithwaite ALS to [Alfred Cope]; Kendal, [England].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Met William Wordsworth (1770-1850) who was preparing to travel to Italy and is sending his signature [not included], despite Cope’s dislike of his poetry. Popular education efforts among the poor and meetings for reading the Scriptures. Sorry that Elisha Bates (1781-1861) did not visit Cope and assures Cope that they do not interpret his disagreement with Bates as unkindness, likely in reference to the Beaconite Controversy. Believes Robert Benson may have informed Cope of their religious conflicts among local Quakers, including some leaving the Meeting. Has not been reading any geological books lately, referencing William Buckland’s (1784-1856) works and their religious implications. Discusses a local farmer discovering matter preserved in a bog which may have been animal or human remains. Gives an account of Anna Gurney (1795-1857), a paraplegic woman living with Sarah Buxton at Northrepp’s Cottage, describing her active lifestyle, efforts on behalf of seafaring safety, linguistic accomplishments, and work as a secretary for Thomas Fowell Buxton (1786-1845) and educating sailors’ orphans. Inquires about Cope’s opinion of John Wilkinson’s writings, commenting on his religious development. Remarks on Orthodox Quakers, hesitancy in discussing differing religious views, and her brother Bev [Joseph Bevan Braithwaite, 1818-1905] researching early Quaker works.
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6 pages

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Collection

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