Box 7
Contains 66 Results:
Morris, Isaac (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1820 1 mo 27
ALS with payment and thanks for fine visit made by Catherine and Anthony.
Mott, Jacob (Tarry Town) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1853 6mo 14
ALS concerning certificate of Elizabeth Burghe. Mentions burials at Chappaqua of two non-members, one the victim of murder.
Mott, James (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1828-1829
2 ALsS: 1828 2mo 6 with a copy of the address to Friends in Ohio and Indiana. The printing had been delayed because of some objections, including avoidance of using terms "orthodox" and "separatists." 1829 letter enclosed a copy of the testimony against Elias Hicks from Jericho and Westbury Monthly Meeting.
Mott, Lydia P. (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1828 4mo 30
ALS. Mott (1775-1862) was the widow of Robert Mott. She recounts a letter from her nephew Henry Haydock describing a visit of Elias Hicks, New York
Leggett, Aaron (Washington, DC) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1842 2mo 3
ALS concerning the treaty with the Indians (likely the Third Treaty of Buffalo Creek, also known as the Treaty with the Seneca of 1842)
Jackson, John (Darby) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1838
2 ALsS: 5mo 4 concerning a meeting of the Indian Committee on which he and Benjamin serve, with dismay for the condition of the Native Americans. 9mo 18, plans a visit to Wilmington and Stanton and wants to invite locals who are not necessarily Friends.
