E-H (except William Hodgson)

Correspondents include: Thomas Evans, E.W.F. (sister of Stephen Otis), Thomas Frankland, C.E.G., L.E.G., S.C.G., Stephen Gorham, Stephen Gould, Phebe Haines, M. Hodgson.

Highlights include: -Frankland, Thomas to William Hodgson. Liverpool, 1827-38. 3 items. Describes agitation in the Meeting, especially an allegation of uneasiness with ministry of A. Braithwaite and Elisha Bates (1836); J.J Gurney finds “sound, worthy Friends” in the U.S., info about Gurney: was the only male English minister attending Yearly Meeting in Dublin where some disunity reported, but not in doctrinal subjects (1838) -G., L.E. to ? Sussex, Eng., 1870 6/17. Listing and discussion of important Quaker books. -G., S.C. to Mary Otis. Wales, [1875?] 1/11. Friends Meeting near Lord Powers’ castle (whose ancestors were reportedly good to Quakers); other Quakers mentioned as well as travel -Gould, Stephen to John Wilbur. Newport, R.I., 1835 12/2. Reports that Thomas Evans is alarmed by state of Society (of Friends) in Ohio which could result in schism; mentions “Nixites” and Beaconites; several anti-Quaker books published; mentions several Friends -Harrison, John to William Hodgson. Manchester, [England], 1844 7/9. States gladness that despite hindrances, Truth of early Friends still maintained; pleased to hear of Hodgson’s new publication and would sell some in England if sent; gives disparaging remarks about “Paul” in Letters of Paul and Amicus; other “right-minded” Friends. -Hodgson, (son of William) to Father. [n.d.] Discusses business, weather, family. -Hoyle, Benjamin to William Hodgson. Barnesville [Ohio], 1848 4/27. States hopes for end of difficulties within the Society; concern that Hodgson not recognizing the “smaller body” at the Yearly Meeting. scopecontent