Box 7
Contains 66 Results:
Edwards, Howard (Philadelphia), 1852
ALS, asking his recollections of Timothy Matlack whose papers he collecting. Draft of Ferris's response which includes Friends' perception of Matlack. (Copy made for PG7)
Evans, William to Townsend, Isaac, 1827 9 mo 10
ALS concerning reports problems with a burial in the Western burial ground and other disputes of property.
Garrigues, Edward to Ferris, Benjamin, 1826-1831
7 ALsS: 2 ALsS, 1826. Edward Garrigues (1756-1845) was an Elder of Darby Monthly Meeting. The first letter was written to William Poole, but addressed to Ferris, Benjamin. Both letters express dismay with discord in the Society. 3ALsS, 1828: 9mo, travelled with John Comly, William Wharton and others to Berks County meetings.
Garrison, William Lloyd (Boston) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1832 12mo 11
ALS in response to Ferris's letter expressing interest in the Manual Labor School proposed by New England Anti-Slavery Society.
Gassett, Henry (Boston) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1847, 1852
4 ALsS. Gassett (1774-1855) was a Boston dry-goods importer who donated books to libraries and historical societies. In particular, he offered the published John Quincy Adams anti-Masonic letters. Also, a copy of Gassett's letter to Bowdoin College.
Gibbons, William to Ferris, Benjamin, 1830
2 ALsS with a draft of Ferris's response in which he urges Gibbons not to move too quickly.
Gilpin, Thomas (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1825, 1841, 1842, 1852
4 ALsS: 1842 informing that William Wharton is expected to recover; 1842, 1852 concerning books and research. Gilpin (1776-1853) was a Quaker merchant of Philadelphia and Delaware.
Grace, John from Ferris, Benjamin, 1829 12 mo 20
2 ALsS (drafts?) from Ferris in response apparently to Grace's wish that the Yearly Meeting publish a book of Quaker doctrine with a lengthy response from Grace dated 10 mo 23, 1830, with his objections to Elias Hicks, etc.
Greenough, William W. (Boston) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1847
ALS with praise for Ferris's book
