Samuel Allinson papers
Abstract
Correspondence and miscellaneous memorabilia, including a 1834 letter from brother William and Uncle (?) in Burlington regarding temperance and the potential purchase of land.
Dates
- Creation: 1812-1856
Creator
- Allinson, Samuel, 1808-1883 (Person)
- Cresson, J. E. (Contributor, Person)
- Allinson, William J., 1810-1874 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Allinson, son of Bernice and James Allinson of Philadelphia, was a prominent Orthodox Quaker. He was a farmer at Yardville in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, and was also a philanthropist, particularly concerned with penal justice.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (5 items (3 folders)))
Language
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Donor unknown.
Subject
- Allinson, Bernice (Person)
- Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Person)
- Allison family (Family)
- Burlington Academy (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Samuel Allinson Papers
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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