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Mahlon Moon to Edward Sharpless, 1872 - 1877

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Scope and Contents

Moon (1814-1887) owned a tree nursery, Morrisville Nursery, in Bucks County, Pa. His sons continued the Moon family horticulture legacy with the William H. Moon Company, founded in 1872. Mahlon Moon was a member of Falls Monthly Meeting and an Elder. The letters mention news of Quaker meetings and encouragement to Edward Sharpless in his faith and ministry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1872 - 1877

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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