Ferris, Benjamin (Philadelphia) to Bringhurst, Joseph (Wilmington), 1805
File — Box: 5
Scope and Contents
4 ALsS. Suggests the name Ferris Harlan for Joseph's child, saying that providing a child with the certain name can influence their character and skills as in the case of C. W. Peale's naming children after artists. In September, yellow fever again a scourge, and Ferris is quarantined.
Dates
- Creation: 1805
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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