Box 7

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To members of family and Elizabeth R. Shoemaker. Letters to E.R.S., from Cincinnati, 8mo. 16 - 11mo. 4, 1844, answer her letter about gossip she had heard about him and indicate that he is breaking off a (possibly) romantic relationship. Letter, Cincinnati, 7mo. 3, 1858, wishes her well on marriage to his brother Abraham, but regrets he will be unable to attend ceremony

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European letters (including clipping of poem by Charles W. Taylor, about the voyage of the Tuscarora, with Jos. aboard, filed with Joseph's letter written on ship,

Scope and Contents A. Include Addition, letter from Jos. Taylor to brother Edward Taylor, Riverside, N.J. [1mo., 1851] [Speaks of dividing up the assets of the Taylor leather business in Cincinnati, real estate, etc., preparatory to dissolving partnership; speaks of brother J.M.T.'s (Jacob's?) dissatisfaction with arrangements] (Gift of Margaret Taylor MacIntosh.)B. Include letters of a second trip abroad, 1861-1862. [Letter from Shelleys - Lewes, Sussex, 11mo. 21, 1861, describes arrival at home...

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A. Letter to R. F. Mott, from Cincinnati, 1mo. 2, 1865, suggests starting recreation room for young men in basement of Burlington Library and offers financial support.

B. Letter to nephew Charlie (Chas. S. Taylor) at Westtown, from Woodlands (Burlington, N.J.) 5mo. 18, 1865, mentions capture of Jefferson Davis in Georgia.

C. Letter to Samuel Allinson, (Addition,) from Burlington, 3mo. 9, 1869, Thanks him for his work on the N. J. Prison Reform Comm.]

Scope and Contents A. Letter to nephew Charlie, at Haverford, speaks of brother David and D's wife Laura planning western trip via Panama, on which he will accompany them; also speaks of giving land and some funds to start a First Day School building near Burlington.B. Letters, 4mo. 23-28, 1870, on board ship Arizona; letter of 4mo. 28, says Capt. Maury, capt. of ship, is cousin of Lt. (Matthew Fontaine) Maury, oceanographer, “who was a Rebel Officer.”C. Letters, 5mo. 13 - 7mo. 18,...

Scope and Contents A. Six letters from from Jacksonville, Fla., and Atlanta, Ga. describes trip he and nephew Walter took; give Northerner's view of SouthB. Letter to “all the dear ones at home,” from Plainfield, Ind. tells of “progressive element” having gained control of the Indiana Yearly Meeting. Letter, 9mo. 25, 1876, continues account of difficulties between older Friends and "Progressive Friends.”C. Letter from Cincinatti that tells of his travels as companion to minister...

Scope and Contents Almost all letters to Charles S. Taylor and family, in Colorado,A. giving news of home and friends. Mentions of the founding of Bryn Mawr, very scarce and indirect. Letters of 10mo. 15-26, 1879, tell of his angina pectorisB. Letter of 11mo. 4, 1878, suggests that Chas. W. T. collect birds and minerals of Colo., as basis for a Museum for Bryn Mawr College.C. Letter of 11mo. 16, 1879, says he is busy at Bryn Mawr, getting ready for building in the spring....