Letters to Coates family D-G, 1822-1901

Primarily letters discussing family, health and acquaintances. Letter writers include: C.G. Darrach, Samuel Dickson, Emily, Thomas Evans, Everett Society, D.D.L. Farson, Franklin Fell, Addie Fry, Joshua Gaunt, George Gerhard, Gimbel Bros., Thomas Glenn, Samuel Gorgas?, Margaret Grennall?, May Griffith, Guardians of the Poor

Highlights include: Darrach, C.G. 1865 10/12. [is sending casts to the Phrenological Society] Everett Society. Haverford, Pa., 1861 11/18. Invitation to George Coates to attend a meeting of the Society to hear Henry T. Coates. Gaunt, Joshua to Miss Coates. 1862-63. 5 items. [a soldier in the Civil War, he earnestly hopes for letters from Miss Coates and requests a blanket, because there is a great need for them; tells of marches and destinations; 4/4/63: how poorly the sick are care for in the army]. Gimbel Bros. Philadelphia, 1901 11/5. [sends a numbered coin with which a customer may charge items and have them delivered]. Guardians of the Poor. 1822 and n.d. 3 items. [requests to Dr. Coates that he see a patient who will be paid for by the Guardians of the Poor]