1853 January 8 . K. McArthur AMsS; s.l.
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Essay on the calm, dignity, and helpfulness of Quakers, along with their history of oppression.
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1853 March 16 . Ann Scatergood ANS to “Friend”; Concordville, [Pennsylvania].
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Welcomes Scatergood’s visit. Included embroidered band “I love thee AS.”
1854 March 21 . John Meader ALS to H.A. Meader; Providence, [Rhode Island].
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Learned of H.A. Meader's safe arrival. Doing well at home and at the store. Health news, including reflections on the expected death of a local woman, her composure and family, and illness of her daughters with scarlet fever.
1854 April 14 . Wartburg ALS to “Cousin Abby”; Clay, [Ohio].
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Approves of attending school. Attended a Quaker wedding at Richland, “quite a curiosity.”
1854 July 11 . Pr Doc. to [Joeph Rhoads]; [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania].
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Invitation to funeral of Friend Robert L. Pitfield.
[18]56 March 28 . Alfred Cope ALS to "Surprising Children" [Elizabeth Cope and M.A. Cope]; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
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Affectionate, joking letter to his children discussing letter-writing and education. Cautions them to ignore the "foolish bird that chirps in the bushes," and details how Native Americans attempted to avoid distractions and bad advice.
1856 April 1- September 25 . Sarah Anna Townsend Harvey AMs; [Chester County, Pennsylvania].
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Schoolgirl’s diary noting visits, weather, and attendance at school.
1858 June 11 . W.G.N. ALS to Lizzie; New York, [New York].
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Will not be attending the Quaker Yearly Meeting at Newport. Notes the hot weather and fleas, as well as the New York upset over Swill Milk. Travel plans and family news. Offers advice about disobedient male students. “As to those boys, if I couldn’t whip them I would turn them out... Thee engaged to teach, not to fight, which friends are scrupulous against.”
1858 October 22 . S[amuel] B[ettle], Jr. ALS to [Mary Bettle]; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
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Jesse and Ellen married in Haverford Meeting. Notes the sickness and funeral of Hannah Chandler and physicians' interest in her case. Takes steamboat rides to enjoy fall leaves.
1859 February 28 . Mary Ann Taber and L[ouis] Taber ALS to "Sister"; Rural Retreat, [Ohio?].
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Discusses Seman’s work at a steam mill in Florence and his being offered a well-paying job to tend the mill at Pike’s Peak. Mentions a couple who circulate a paper from their lyceum. Mary Taber’s aunt opposes her going to Iowa. Time is occupied with their children; remarks on their education and progress in James Montieth’s geography text. Mentions the coming of spring and gifts given to Mary Ann on her recent birthday. Hopes to clear debts by shearing time, and comments on farming and harvesting maple syrup. Includes an excerpt of a poem Louis submitted to the Evening Star for publication.