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Contains 59 Results:

Poem written about the events of the Separation , Undated, circa 1830

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Written in remembrance of events of 1827 8month 27 when the Orthodox were locked out of the meeting house.

Dates: Undated, circa 1830

James Graeves to Thomas Kite , 1838

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James Graeves married Susanna's cousin Abigail Sharples in 1834.

Dates: 1838

Joseph Walton (1784-1853), Philadelphia, to daughter Rebecca Walton (1814-1859), care of Thomas Kite, Cincinnati , 1844-08-05

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Joseph's brother [uncle) Nathan [Walton] added a long account of meetings, visiting Friends, the celebration of emancipation in the West Indies and racial tensions there. Rebecca Walton was a teacher and did not marry.

Dates: 1844-08-05

Edith Sharpless Kite (1777-1861) to her granddaughter Edith Sharpless , 1842 - 1849

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Richly detailed and affectionate letters to her namesake. The letter of 1 month 1842 addressed to Edith and her little brother Thomas.

Dates: 1842 - 1849

Edith Sharpless Kite (1777-1861) to her granddaughter Edith Sharpless , 1850 - 1860

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Richly detailed and affectionate letters to her namesake. Also letters to their grandmother from the three children of Aaron and Susanna Kite Sharpless. Edith Kite visited son Thomas Kite in Cincinnati with details of her visits.

Dates: 1850 - 1860