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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.

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.

Account of a conference with Native Americans, mostly of the Minisink Tribe. Chief Papoonahool [alternatively, Papoonung] discusses prisoners, abuses of trade, war and religion, and his enlightenment and visions. Includes an anecdote of Admiral Tyrell's worship with Friends by Samuel Fothergill.

Met with other Friends in New York and attended Meeting. Making plans to travel to England. [Note: Original in Samuel Coates collection]

Fragment of a page including minutes from a Quaker meeting relating to the shipment of a text written by Sewell and payments surrounding it. Friends Samuel Smith and Isaac Collins involved in financial transactions.

Fear that British empire will be broken by American rebellion. Quaker response to civil authority, encouraging internal unity and meekness. Thomas Gould and John Pemberton, Clerks.

Sends a copy of Moses Brown’s letter soliciting aid for New England’s poor.

Copy of Joseph Wharton’s will leaving land for a Quaker Meeting House and making provisions for two slaves who are to serve his wife four years before being freed and given a lot on his plantation. Includes a partially printed document signed by Benjamin Chew, "Register General for the Probate of Wills," attesting to the accuracy of the will.

“The substance of some expressions used by T.G. when leaving Philadelphia.” Gilpin was exiled for loyalist ties. Notes God's protection of the poor and of Philadelphians, even though they do not notice it.

Condolences on death of a child. Planning a visit to Nantwich and Birmingham and discusses a potential tenant on an estate.