Joshua Cresson diary
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the single volume diary of Joshua Cresson. The volume provides an account of the Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793, and is largely religious in nature. Entries describe the illness, as well as the death and burial of many members of Cresson’s community. The volume includes a note signed by Mary Cresson, Cresson's wife, which she addressed to their children, so that they would understand the circumstances of their father's death.
Dates
- Creation: 1793, undated
Creator
- Cresson, Joshua (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Joshua Cresson (1744-1793) was born on April 30, 1744, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of James Cresson (1709-1746) and Sarah Emlen (1704-1752). He married Mary Cresson. Cresson died on October 22, 1793, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Extent
0.06 Linear Feet (1 volume, 1 folder)
Language
English
Overview
The volume provides an account of the Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793, and is largely religious in nature. Entries describe the illness, as well as the death and burial of many members of Cresson’s community. The volume includes a note signed by Mary Cresson, Cresson's wife, which she addressed to their children, so that they would understand the circumstances of their father's death.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Joshua Cresson diary, 1793
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- November, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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