Henry Drinker correspondence
Abstract
This collection includes letters received by Henry Drinker regarding various business and personal matters. The correspondents include Ruth Anna Rutter (later Lindley), George Churchman, and William Brinton, who wrote concerning a subscription from Lampeter Preparative Meeting for relief in Europe.
Dates
- Creation: 1791-1801
Creator
- Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 (Person)
- Churchman, George, 1730-1814 (Contributor, Person)
- Brinton, William, 1759-1842 (Contributor, Person)
- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 (Contributor, Person)
- Lindley, Ruth Anna, 1768-1810 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Henry Drinker, a prominent Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, was the son of Henry and Mary Gottier Drinker. He married Ann Swett in 1754 and then, after her death, married Elizabeth Sandwith in 1761. Drinker is perhaps best known for his exile with other Quaker pacifists to Winchester, Virginia, during 1777-1778. He was a Clerk of the Meeting for Sufferings, Treasurer of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and an Elder.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Charles F. Jenkins. Method of acquisition--Gift of.
Subject
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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