1759 March 2 . W[illiam] Cookworthy ALS to [Robert Hunter Morris]; Plymouth, [England].
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Offering knowledge of minerals.
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1761 August 4-12 . [Unknown Quaker woman] AMs; [Easton, Pennsylvania].
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Journal of trip made by Quakers to the Native Americans during the Treaty of Easton, accompanied by Susannah Hatton [Lightfoot], Susannah Browne, and others. Writes of Delaware women and Chief Papoonhong [alternatively, Papoonung] visiting and worshipping with them, as well as more formal religious gatherings where Susannah Hutton ministers. Unhappy with German onlookers. Discusses an Indian "captive" who did not wish to leave them, also noting other war prisoners. Recounts violence and murder after the treaty.
1761 August 17 . Robert Proud ALS to J. Pemberton; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
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Friends have recently returned from Treaty of Easton and expect Native Americans to arrive soon. General news of other Friends' health and travels.
1763 November 15 . J[ames] P[emberton] ADfS to Joseph Phipps; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
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Thanks for letter and testimony to avoid strengthening slave trade. Concerned over inherited slaves and perplexed on how to deal with Native Americans on the frontier. Describes a possible earthquake. Clamor for copies of the journal of George Fox.
1764 September 25 . [John Smith] AMs; [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania].
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Complaints of an elderly Quaker spoken at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting about increasing wealth and conformity among Friends “to the fashions of the world.” Includes notes about the deaths of Samuel, William, and Mary Nixon, "that came out of old England."
1765 April 17 . [Bradford and Caln Monthly Meetings of the Religious Society of Friends] DS to James Clark and Hanah Clark; [Caln, Pennsylvania].
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Quaker marriage certificate for James Clark and Hanah Hays. Signed by members of the members of the Bradford and Caln Monthly Meetings.
1765 May 27- June 1 . [London Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends] Cy to [Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends]; [London, England].
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Report from the Yearly Meeting calling for gratitude for past enjoyment of civil and religious liberties. Recognition that distress is now upon them and to use this to increase love for God. John Gurney, Clerk.
1767 June 8-13 . [London Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends] Cy to [Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends]; [London, England].
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Report from the Yearly Meeting. Members of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting seen as exemplars and must cleave especially close to the faith, tend to children and those less familiar with Quaker ancestors. Thomas Squire, Clerk.
[ca. 1768 ] . [Richland Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends] AMsS; [Richland, Pennsylvania].
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Testimony of Richland Monthly Meeting concerning Edward Roberts, who moved to America in his youth, became a Quaker, and served as a Minister for 40 years. Samuel Foulke, Clerk.
1769 May 3 . AMs; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
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Manuscript Discourse pubickly [sic.] delivered By a Female Friend from old England. Speaks of devotion and obedience to God, describes silent worship. Note: William Darragh published this discourse, Philadelphia, 1769.