Box 1

William D. Parrish (1815-1863) and his older brother Dillwyn Parrish (1809-1866) were among the ten Philadelphians who established the small community of Riverton, Burlington County, New Jersey, in 1851. Located on the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia, it was created as a summer resort. Most of the founders were Quakers.

Including nephew Robin [Pearsall?]. Alfred's sister, Hannah M. Parrish, was married contrary to discipline William Pearsall in 1861. Their children (Robert, William Parrish, Elizabeth Parrish, and Mary) were received on request at Philadelphia MM (H) in 1875.

Includes a note from brother Dillwyn on the reverse of William's letter to Alfred.

Affectionate letters which illustrate his travels and their their transcontinental lifestyle. The letters written in 1890 are on the letterhead of Birmingham, Sheffield and Tennessee River Railroad Company. In 1896, Alfred wrote from Mexico, and in 1919 he was in Dinard, France.

Kate Parrish to her husband, from London; Hotel Victoria in Beatenberg, Switzerland; Schwalbach, Paris, and other locations. No year but reflect same locations as Cora's letters to her father.

Most sent from England

Family letters, most from Cora. Reference to her father's travels to Mexico and other locations. Gladys signs "Lamb."