Ferris, Fanny and Benjamin (Philadelphia) to Bringhurst, Joseph and Deborah, 1812-1813
Scope and Contents
4 ALsS. Letters from Benjamin of 3 month, 1812, indicates that Fanny was having trouble nursing and in fragile health. He also described visit of Susan Horne and plan for her, together with Thomas Scattergood and Ellis Yarnall to visit Friends in Middle District. Also Isaac Sharpless' financial problems in NYC. Both mention that Anna (born 1811) and their earlier babies (who died in infancy) were difficult infants. In 1813, Benjamin was contemplating a change of occupation.
Dates
- Creation: 1812-1813
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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