Hodgson, Elizabeth
Scope and Contents
Letters: Elizabeth Hodgson, 1854-1858 (mostly n.d.). 1 folder, 18 items.
Most of the letters are directed to her husband, William Hodgson. They touch on daily events, various Friends, attending Meeting, visiting fellow Friends, health, news of his business.
Highlights include:
-E.R.H. [Hodgson, Elizabeth] to William Hodgson. Philadelphia, 1843 5/18. Discusses experimental cure for consumption; arrival of the ship “TP Cope”; member of Balby Monthly Meeting has been refused reinstatement, apparently because does not adhere to “plain speech, etc.”
-Hodgson, Elizabeth to William Hodgson. Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], 1854 6/12. Mentions Hannah Richardson, Phebe Haines and her visit to other Monthly Meetings; some news of his business. scopecontent
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