Mott, John, 1783-1848
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John Mott papers
Collection — Othertype SC-208
Identifier: SFHL-SC-208
Abstract
Contains transcriptions of John Mott's letters to family and friends and journals, probably compiled to circulate in manuscript form. Also some original letters from John Mott to his family. Mott wrote extensively on his religious views, particularly on Quaker testimony and the issues of the Hicksite separation, as well as the conflicts within Genesee Yearly Meeting which led to the separation of Congregational (Progressive) Friends. Of special interest is a draft of responses to queries...
Dates:
1822-1851
Price family papers
Collection — Othertype SC-101
Identifier: SFHL-SC-101
Abstract
This collection includes letters of Benjamin and Jane Price, among their family and with other Quakers. Also included are letters received by Benjamin's brother Eli K. Price regarding his legal practice, and by Benjamin's daughter-in-law Lydia H. Price, regarding family news. Bound volumes of letters record the correspondence of Benjamin and Jane Price while one or the other travelled in Quaker ministry. Of particular interest are : letters of Edward Hicks, regarding the Hicksite controversy...
Dates:
1809-1878
Roberts-French family papers
Collection — Othertype SC-109
Identifier: SFHL-SC-109
Abstract
This collection includes letters and papers of the Roberts and French families. Included is a record of the disownment of Asa Roberts from the Orthodox meeting in 1828, presumably due to his Hicksite beliefs,and a letter from John Mott to Josiah Mott, regarding Quaker testimony and issues of the Hicksite separation. Also included are wills and deeds of Robert French and other members of the family, as well as maps and charts of their properties in Burlington County, NJ.
Dates:
1731-1910
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- Quakers -- Correspondence 2
- Society of Friends -- Testimonies and concerns 2
- Baal (Canaanite deity) 1
- Church controversies -- Society of Friends 1
- Hicksites -- 19th century 1
- New Jersey -- Burlington County -- Maps 1
- Quakers -- Michigan 1
- Quakers -- New Jersey -- Burlington County 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) 1
- Quakers -- Wills 1
- Society of Friends -- Antislavery movement 1
- Society of Friends -- Discipline 1
- Society of Friends -- Indian affairs 1
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