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Mary Ann Lloyd letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-013

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Mary Ann Lloyd and includes correspondence between Daniel Wheeler and his daughter Jane Wheeler, as well as a copy of a letter from Daniel Wheeler to Elias Yarnall, dated 1840.

Dates

  • 1832-1840

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Mary Ann Lloyd (1797-1872) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1797, the daughter of Sarah and Thomas Lloyd. She died circa 1872 in Philadelphia.

Daniel Wheeler (1771-1840) was an English Quaker traveler and farmer. He spent many years in Russia, with his wife, Jane, and their children, clearing the swampland around St. Petersburg. He also sailed to the South Seas, following a religious calling.

Extent

0.04 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

The letterbook of Mary Ann Lloyd includes correspondence between Daniel Wheeler and his daughter Jane Wheeler, as well as a copy of a letter from Daniel Wheeler to Elias Yarnall, dated 1840.

Acquisition

The Mary Ann Lloyd letterbook was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1942 by William L. Baily.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1219 Lloyd and Baily family papers
  • HC.MC.975.01.043 Lloyd family diaries
  • HC.MC.975.03.023 Lloyd family commonplace books
  • HC.MC.975.10.005 Lloyd family genealogy

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August, 2015.

Title
Mary Ann Lloyd letterbook, 1832-1840
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
August, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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