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Mordecai Yarnall to siblings, 1797 - 1803

 File — Container: Box 3

Scope and Contents

The earliest letter was written from Westtown to his step-brother, James Thornton. Other letters were to sisters Rebecca and Hannah. His letters to his little sister, Hannah Yarnall (1797-1876), gave advice on books. In the letter written 3 month 10, 1798, to Rebecca soon after the death of their father, Mordecai asked for details about the final days.

Dates

  • Creation: 1797 - 1803

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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