Pemberton, James, 1723-1809
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Hiram Doty collected papers relating to Quaker history
Collection — Othertype SC-029
Identifier: SFHL-SC-029
Abstract
This collection includes original manuscripts collected by Hi Doty relating to early Quaker involvement in Indian affairs from 1756 to 1821 and the Friendly Association. Of particular interest are documents concerning the settlement at Oneida and the Treaty of Easton. Correspondents include Tedyuscung, Nathaniel Holland, Frederick Post, John Hunt, William Cooper, Israel Chapin, William Savery, James Pemberton, and Joseph Elkinton. Also included in the collection are several letters written...
Dates:
1756-1874
Pemberton Family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1036
Abstract
Correspondence (personal and business) and other papers of Israel Pemberton (1715-1779), James Pemberton (1723-1809) and John Pemberton (1727-1795), the sons of Israel Pemberton (1684-1754) and Rachel Read Pemberton of Philadelphia.
Dates:
1741-1789
Jonah Thompson correspondence
Collection — Othertype SC-131
Identifier: SFHL-SC-131
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence received by English Quaker Jonah Thompson. The bulk of these are written by Friends in Pennsylvania, relating the developing conflict between the Pennsylvania government and the Delaware Indians, and expressing concern with the role Quakers should have in a military defense of the colony. Included is a detailed account of developments regarding this issue in the Pennsylvania government by James Pemberton. Other prominent Philadelphia correspondents...
Dates:
1756-1759
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- Subject: Indians of North America X
