James Bringhurst letter book, 1799-1805
Scope and Contents
A letter written 8 mo 1800 to John Dickinson mentions the yellow fever in Newport, R.I., where inhabitants had thought they were safe from the disease. 11 mo 1800 describes the Hannah Barnard controversy in London. Bringhurst thought she had become too dependent on her own human wisdom, and he compares the troubles in the Society of Friends to the days of the George Keith controversy. Hannah Rotch Fisher becoming adept in the ministry. Thomas Scattergood inspired a meeting of a group at the Lazaretto in Tinicum. Silas Downing developing meetings in Connecticut. Letters to
Dates
- Creation: 1799-1805
Limitations on Accessing the Collection
The collection is open to research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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