Aaron Sharpless, East Bradford, to daughter Edith Sharpless, Jenkintown, 1857
Scope and Contents
In 3 month 1857, Aaron gave his consent and encouragement for her to attend Yearly Meeting later that spring. Edith was working at a school. Aaron reported the death of Mary Gibbons, wife of Joseph Gibbons, of erysipelas, and that Eliza Taylor, the "eccentric" daughter of recently deceased Elizabeth Taylor, was at (Friends) Asylum. He referred to difficult times in the Society of Friends. In subsequent letter, he warned her about accepting invitations including to a debate and reminded her that they are a "peculiar people."
Dates
- Creation: 1857
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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