Box 2

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Letter: Richmond Hill, to "My dear Kate," N.Y.; n.y.-07-28

ALS. Reports on her own health, on who came to dinner, on the impending marriage of Blanche Stanley, together with critical comment, on who is wintering where, and assorted bits of gossip.

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Letters: Haverford College, Haverford, Pa., to "Dear Sister"

ALS. Writing while a student at Haverford College, Bettle asks after his family and relays news of his academic progress, the campus in springtime, and the election of he and his brothers Charley and Henry to the Loganian Society.

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Letter: Haverford College, Haverford, Pa., to Mary Ann Bettle

ALS. Writes to his mother while he is a student at Haverford College. Thanks her for "thy very acceptable present of gingerbread" and suggests that she visit him. He also remarks that the graveyard is much improved, particularly the grave of Joseph Harlan.

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Letter: Philadelphia, Pa., to Samuel Bettle Jr., 1809-1880

ALS. To his father, Henry relays news of family and friends, in particular the failing health of Aunt Sally. Briefly mentions business transactions and remarks that "there is no excitement in the city as to the movements of the rebels, although General Cadwaller has seconded the call of the Governor for 30,000 men."

Scope and Contents Letter: Mount Pleasant, Ohio., to Samuel Bettle, 1774-1861, Philadelphia, Pa.ALS. Describes her journey with Elizabeth Robson to several Quaker meetings in Ohio and the people they have met throughout their travels. "E.R., being highly favored in Testimony and Supplication . . . continued evidence of her right qualification as a sound & faithful Gospel Minister." Jane Bettle also writes of Elisha Bates (1781-1861) and Benjamin Hoyle (1798-1875?). This collection contains...

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Letter: Wilmington, Del., to Mary Ann Jones (Bettle), Philadelphia, Pa.

ALS. Letter to Mary Ann Jones (who married Samuel Bettle, Jr., in 1831) from a female friend describing her social life in Wilmington, Delaware.

Scope and Contents Letter: London, to "My dear sisters" ALS. Bettle writes to her sisters while traveling in England for the sake of her husband's health. She describes London, and the towns, castles, and people they have seen. She frets over their absence from the United States during the Civil War: "If I had the direction of things I would return in the next steamer, but then I remember that dear S[amuel Bettle, Jr.] came for his health." Also discussed are Edward Bettle and Mary Ann's negative...

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Letters: Philadelphia, Pa.; Mount Pleasant, Ohio; New Cornwell, [N.Y.?], to Jane Bettle, 1773-1840

ALsS. A collection of letters from Samuel Bettle to his wife Jane. This collection contains many other letters addressed to Samuel Bettle. Correspondents include: Richard Cadbury, Thomas Cooper, Dover Monthly Meeting, Thomas Evans, Joseph Gurney, E.B. Hopkins, Jesse Kersey, Monthly Meeting of Friends, Philadelphia, and George Williams.

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Letter: to Jane Bettle, 1773-1840

ALS. Brief note to his mother requesting that she accept "a box of nice prunes." This collection contains many other letters addressed to Samuel Bettle, Jr. Correspondents include: Charles Coffin, Benjamin Hoyle, Hanna Neall, and John Pease

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Report Card: Haverford, Pa., for Samuel Bettle

AD. "Character of the recitations and conduct of Samuel Bettle during the 4 weeks ending 8 mo. 15 1852."