Disownments and acknowledgements, 1703 - 1788
Scope and Contents
Although deposited by the Quarterly Meeting, these are primarily related to Salem Monthly Meeting. Includes disownments for military service, non-attendance at meeting, drinking alcohol, fighting, marrying out, and "practicing vain amusements" [pre-marital sex, gambling]. File also includes the acknowledgements of members who were found to have acted outside of Discipline but submitting formal apology, for offenses including adultery, drinking, gambling, marrying out, and serving in the military.
Dates
- Creation: 1703 - 1788
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
3 folders (20 items)
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