David Seaman correspondence
Abstract
This collection includes the correspondence of David Seaman, primarily relating to the Hicksite controversy. Correspondents include Edward Hicks, Samuel Mott, Halliday Jackson, and John Comly.
Dates
- Creation: 1808-1843
Creator
- Seaman, David, 1791-1844 (Person)
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 (Contributor, Person)
- Mott, Samuel, b. 1766 (Contributor, Person)
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 (Contributor, Person)
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
David Seaman was a birthright Quaker. The son of William and Mary Seaman of Jericho Monthly Meeting of Friends in New York, he was born in 1770. He married Sarah Kirby in 1791. A Hicksite, he was a friend and follower of Elias Hicks throughout the controversy. David Seaman died in 1844.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language
English
Subject
- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 (Person)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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