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Extract of minutes, including care of imprisoned Friends, obligations to "such Negroes & their Children who have been restored to freedom," convincing women to give up slaves, opposition to declarations of allegiance and payment of taxes to support war, education of youth, Journal of John Churchman, disapproval of forcible possession of Meeting Houses, disapproval of liquor. James Pemberton, Clerk. Copied by Nathan Coope.

"A List of Free Negroes living in the Southern District, who live with Members of the Society or have been liberated by them." Lists names of free African Americans, who liberated them, their general age, place of residence, number of children, and occupation. Notes the questions the "Committee for the southern District" asked the African Americans in their district, relating to employment, piety, education, free time, marriage, and keeping accounts of births and deaths. Also lists "Free Negroes residing in the Southern District who were either born free purchas'd their times or have been liberated by persons not Members of our Society." [In African American and African Diaspora Collection]

Petition to have more time to consider response to the Free Quakers' memorial, which “contains many misrepresentations and injurious accusations.”

Samuel Kinsey's disposition regarding a Quaker who carried information across British lines to inform General [George] Washington of a British design to cut off Colonel Morgan and was subsequently disowned by his Meeting. Sworn in the presence of James Pemberton and Nicholas Waln.

Testimony on the life and works of Susanna Morris, including 40 years of ministry at home and in Great Britain, Ireland, and Holland. Signed by Samuel Foulke, Clerk, and transcribed by Israel Foulke.

Family news, health concerns, and effects of sea bathing at Brighthelmstone.

Epistle of Women Friends signed by Patience Chester, encouraging the teaching of children in Quaker traditions. Writes of Rebecca Jones and John Pemberton visiting. Patience Chester, Clerk.

Discusses general news, poor health restricting travel, shipping of books, and producing new editions.

Abstract of an invoice of "sundry books shipd by James Phillips in London" per the order of London and Philadelphia Quaker Meetings for Suffering in 1773. Books include journals and works of Quaker ministers, such as William Edmunson, John Richardson, and Elizabeth Bathurst. Includes details on their bindings (calf or sheep), costs, and additional shipping, insurance, and duty charges.

Precautions against the adverse moral effects of hunting and vain amusements.