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Legal document in which an unmarried woman is brought before the Justices of the Peace and names the father of her child.

Letter regarding money owed to Jeffries for unspecified goods.

Inventory and prices of household furnishings, many of them sold at public auction. Titled "Inventory of The Household Furniture Viz."

Is happy for Estabrooks’ willingness to correspond. Wishes for a personal acquaintance with Estabrooks.

Land indenture and reversion agreement for one year. Pertaining to lands of John Crooke, deceased.

Bill of indictment against Margaret Rush, "late of Bethel Township... singlewoman" for committing fornication and bearing a child out of wedlock. Docketed and on verso "A true Bill" by John Cessna, foreman, with an additional note that the defendant was arraigned and pled guilty in the July 1780 session.

Letter of affection.

Testimony on the life and works of Susanna Morris [Located in the Quaker Collection].

Affirms his love. Visiting an ill brother and suffering from homesickness. Expresses love and affection for his daughter, Harriet. Note: Kitty Clarkson was at one time engaged to James Madison (1751-1836). Donated by Margaret P. Patterson.

Paternity suit against Swan. Includes warrant to apprehend Swan.