Box 2

Letter to Joseph Tallcot, Skaneateles. E. Hartford [Conn.] Jan. 15, 1831. Answers letter of Joseph Tallcot, of Dec. 30, 1830, concerning comments Asa Mead made about Friends; explains, qualifies, and enlarges.

Edited version of letter appears in Memoirs, p. 248

Letters to Joseph Tallcot, Skaneateles. 2 items, East Hartford, July 30- Sept. 20, 1832.

[Tells of death of husband; discusses female preaching, other matters. (Both letters, in edited form, appear in Memoirs, p. 252 and 254. Printed version of second letter contains two errors that change meaning)

Letters to Sarah Tallcot. 6 items, 1794-1807

Acrostic on Anne Merritt, by her uncle, William Moore,...1805, and Verses written by a friend after setting out on a religious visit to the western parts of the State of New York, 1mo., 1806.

Some of the Expressions of Consider Merritt during his Illness...first month, 1801, to the 12th. of 3rd. mo., 1802.

Letter to Joseph Tallcot, New York. Philadelphia, 6mo. 6, 1837.

Speaks of Sarah and Angelina Grimkés' fears they are headed for trouble; appreciates his advising them

Letter to Joseph Tallcot, Skaneateles, N.Y. Greenhill Farm, 4mo. 6, 1837.

Sends him a copy of book of Scripture Questions compiled by young Friends in Philadelphia and printed for circulation in remote areas, Canada, etc.; asks his approval and advice.

Letters to Joseph Tallcot, Scipio. 3 items, Washington [N.Y.] 6mo. 6, 1809 - 9mo. 9, 1815.

Gives news of travels in ministry, Meeting affairs, other matters

Letter to Joseph Tallcot. New York, 10mo. 5 - 12mo. 6, 1820.

Approves his plan of a general catechism; makes suggestions. (Edited version of this letter appears inMemoirs, p. 192)

Letters to Joseph Tallcot, Scipio. 2 items, New York, 2mo. 20, 1819 - 3mo. 27, 1820.

Discusses religious education, Friends' publications, including Joseph Tallcot's, situations of African Americans and Indigenous Americans, women's preaching, doubtful value of missionary work, other subjects] Note: Both letters, with large deletions and some changes, appear in Memoirs, p.162 and 179

Letters to Joseph Tallcot. 3 items, Purchase, N.Y., and Burlington, N.J., Letter of 8mo. 9, 1844 - 1mo. 28, 1853. 1mo. 28, 1853,

[Speaks of need to avoid narrowness in Quakerism, need for stricter observance of First Day, importance of First Day Schools, upset condition of Society of Friends, Wilburite rebellion in Scipio Quarterly Meeting, situation in various other Meetings, etc.] Note: with minor changes and deletions, appears in Memoirs, p. 344.