Box 7
Contains 66 Results:
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
Hampton, Samuel (Carlow, Ireland), 1823 8mo 29
ALS that is a copy of his letter to William L. Fisher with references to publications and Elias Hicks. Note at end mentions religious disturbances in south of Ireland.
Haydock, George (NY) to BF, 1847 10mo 10
ALS concerning death of George F. White. Also printed poem on his death and funeral, signed Amanda Clark
Hazard, Samuel (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1852-1855
7 ALsS and 2 ALsS replies from Ferris concerning Ferris's work on early settlements, William Penn. Also Ferris's draft of William Penn's diary 1682 to trace his movements in New Castle.
