Miscellaneous Letters, 1846-1879

Letters are in order as follows: (1) To Josiah Clawson, Richmond, Indiana. Philadelphia, (Copy) 6mo. 30, 1846, concerning Wilburite Separation in New England and other Yearly Meetings. (2) To Sarah S. Loyd (aunt), Concordville, Del. Co., Pa. Philadelphia, 7mo. 14, 1847. (3) To Susan H. Loyd (aunt), Philadelphia, 8mo. 11, 1851, concerning the funeral of Abigail Mott (4) To Samuel R. Shipley. Philadelphia, 11mo. 20, 1851. (5) To Alexander L. Russel, Secy. of the Commonwealth of PA, Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1852, concerning letter and petition to the Governor of Penna. for the release from prison of Bernard Vanhorn. (6) To William J. Mullen. Philadelphia, 1mo. 17, 1853, concerning objections to article in the North American about Phila. Society for Employment and Instruction of the Poor. (7) To Samuel Jeanes. Philadelphia, 4mo. 10, 1853, concerning nomination for president of the House of Industry. (8) To Hannah G. Mather, Springfield, Ill. Philadelphia, 10mo. 15, 1854, concerning books for school for African-American children in Springfield, IL. (9) To John D. Lang, Vassalboro, Me. Philadelphia, 3mo. 6, 1855. (10) To his brothers. Cincinnati, 11mo. 2, 1855. (11) To Benjamin Talbott. Philadelphia, (Copy) 1mo. 2, 1856. (12) To Messrs. Cook, Sargent, and Downey. Philadelphia, (Copy) Jan. 5, 1856. (13) To Messrs. Lee and Nicholls. 4 items, Philadelphia, (Copies) On backs: Letters to Henn Williams and Co., (Copies) Feb. 4 - May 9, 1856 May 8-9, 1856. (14) To Messrs. Cook, Sargent and Downey. Philadelphia, (Copy) Mar. 4, 1856. (15) To Benjamin Talbott. Philadelphia, (Copy) 3mo. 10, 1856. (16) To J[ohn] D. Lang. Philadelphia, (Copy) 4mo. 25, 1856. (17) To Charles G. Curtis. Philadelphia, (Copy) Oct. 25, 1856. (18) To Messrs. Henn Williams Co. Philadelphia, (Copy) Jan. 27, 1857. (19) To Joseph S. Foy. Vassalboro, Me., June 29, 1864, concerning settlement of debt and quit claim on land deed. (20) To Charles Richardson. 3 items, Kossuth, Clarion Co., Hyde and Egbert Farms, Phila., Sept. 5, 1865; Dec. 1, 1865; Dec. 9, 1865, concernig oil wells. (21) To Thomas Kimber, Philadelphia, 7mo. 23, 1874, concerning editorial habits of Quakers to distort reality to conform to picture of ideal Quaker. (22) To His Honor, Mr. William S. Stokely, Mayor of Philadelphia. Petition signed by 7 man, including Joshua Baily, for stricter enforcement of city laws against selling liquor on Sunday. Philadelphia, May 11, 1877. (23) To Mr. Dunn. [n.p., ca. 6mo., 1877?], concerning temperance lecturer named Murphy. (24) To J. H. Kellogg. Philadelphia, Dec. 22-23, 1877, concerning unfavorable account of Murphy. (25) To Sarah W. Nicholson [n.p.] (Copy) 2mo. 9, 1878, concerning temperance cause. (26) To Rev. H. N. Lyle. [n.p., Nov. 21, 1879], concerning personal expereince with liquor traffic abuses.