Edward Townsend letter to Rachel Brown and Abby Hopper Gibbons, 1831-05-15
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Edward Townsend was a Philadelphia Quaker dentist involved in the education of African-Americans, prison reform, and a school for the blind. He served as warden of Eastern State Penitentiary from 1870-1881. Complains about annoying neighbors. Discusses recent events concerning many family/friends, including James Mott, Martha Biddle, and D. L. I. Parrish [sp]. Mentions attending Meeting, and was advised by Mary Pike to be "more guarded and careful about conforming to the customs that are too much obtaining ground in our religious society." People are concerned that he socializes with so many women.
Subjects: Townsend, Edward, 1806-1896
Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1831-05-15
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