Extracts and query responses, 1714 - 1800
Scope and Contents
Includes assorted manuscript extracts of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and query responses related to Salem Quarter. Arranged chronologically. Of note, 1793 extract related to the Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic, 1794-1799 extracts related to the founding and opening of the Westtown School, and a 1800 printed appeal for a Quaker agent to live with the Seneca to teach smithing, from the minutes of the Committee for the Gradula Civilization and Real Welfare of the Indian Natives.
Dates
- Creation: 1714 - 1800
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access may be provided via digital or microfilm copy, per repository policy.
Physical Location
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Part of a 1964 deposit by Salem Quarterly Meeting of a box of "early Salem documents." Full inventory on file in FHL.
Affiliation:
Pre-Separation
Physical Facet
1 folder
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