Box 4

Urging her to pursue the ministry and advising on selecting a husband. Copy in his own hand. Also a binding paper that notes that sent for publication 4 mo 1855

ALS to his brother discussing his thoughts on Quaker Discipline and why transgressors should be disowned. Copy in his own hand

ALS to his sister with religious expressions and wishes to his brother, Joshua, in his undertaking. Note on address slip that Edith married Z. Ferris 7 weeks after date of letter.

ALS to his cousin relating the sale of Quaker books that he handled for Benjamin. Recommends small and cheap for quick sale and that John Woolman's book on slavery is not saleable in area. Includes a list of books he thinks would sell well.

ALS addressed to Benjamin Ferris, Merchant. Continues report on sale of books and mentions that Friends in area are considering establishing a library. Repeats that John Woolman's book is not saleable.

ALS, a copy in his own hand, chiding his brother for losing ground in the faith and warns him about strong drink, etc. Also an acid-free copy

2 ALsS to Dear Brother and Sister with family news. Jonathan (b. 1741) was the son of Jonathan and Mary (Shenton) Zane and the brother of Lydia (Zane) Ferris, b. 1750)

ALS and undated fragment to his daughter Lydia and her husband, John Ferris. Note by Benjamin Ferris that writer was a "respectable man and wealthy merchant of Philadelphia."

ALS, copy in his own hand, to friend, with religious exhortation. Mentions that Samuel Neal recently left for Ireland. Also an acid-free photocopy

ALS, a copy in his own hand. Expresses concern for his brother's losing ground in the faith, especially in his treatment of his wife. Also an acid-free copy