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Hunt, Sarah to Ferris, Sarah Ann (Underwood), 1850-1853, n.d.

 File — Box: 18

Scope and Contents

10 ALsS. 2 month 1850, Sarah's husband, Elisha Hunt, adds a note because Sarah is disabled by a severe headache. In 2 month 1851 letter mentions that a number of Friends, including Parrishes, Miller, and Whartons, were planning to start a country-like community on the Lippincott farm in Cinnaminson Township, N.J., on the banks of the Delaware. [This became the Borough of Riverton.] 1853, Sarah Ann and David Ferris buy a farm with financial help from the Hunts and Ferrises.

Dates

  • Creation: 1850-1853, n.d.

Conditions Governing Access

Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.

Physical Facet

1 folder

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