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Philip Price Sharples letter book, 1840 - 1851

 Item — Box: 6

Scope and Contents

Philip (1810-1902) was the son of Nathan and Martha Price Sharples. Drafts of letters cover many topics including controversy about a school for black children in West Chester, West Chester Rail Company, admission of [brother-in-law} E. B. Darlington to Pennsylvania Hospital, school funding.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840 - 1851

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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