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Journal of a Quaker Minister recounting his childhood, religious awakening, service during the American Revolution, and time as a prisoner of war. Describes his struggles to establish himself in Philadelphia and his turn to Quakerism. Tells of the 1793 Yellow Fever outbreak and Hicksite division. Includes an account of a trip to Maryland and Charleston where he intervened to stop the use of liquor.

Comments on Orthodox Quakers in Rochester. Mentions Post Office boxes. Recently married Lavinia Gilbert, who he describes. Includes a postal cancellation error: "Rochester Y. N."

Epistle discussing Quaker divisions and public speculation about it. Disputes over property. Clarifies position on Scriptures. Samuel Mott and Mary Bristol, Clerks.

Family news and health issues. Notes the illness and death of John Hicks following a difficult conversation with Orthodox members. Strife between Orthodox and Hicksite members.

Visit of Phebe Meritt and Rachel Hicks. Cautions on buying and selling cattle. Family news and illnesses.

Acceptance of a gift of books.

John Mott says alterations in discipline since separation have been due to the weak state of the Society. Report on Quaker Meeting. Uncertainty about sending children to John Mott's school. Account of mother's illness and family news. Tells of Priscilla's travels in Canada, her husband's distaste for it, and her connection to Lydia Mott. Discussion of slaveholding and printing a manuscript by Charles Marrcot.

Quaker student lists the typical menu offered at the "Y[early] M[eeting] B[oarding] S[chool]." News of friends and family, including the marriage of D. [Samuel Boyd] Tobey and Sarah Fry. Notes a sermon preached by W[illia]m Asbury, cleaning the schoolroom, and the local Quarterly Meeting. Discusses going into the wheelwright business with Abram and is glad to hear he is "building a vessel."

Quaker schoolgirl letter. [Note: Original located in Education Collection]