Box 8
Contains 83 Results:
Whitely, A. to Ferris, Benjamin, 1847
ALS in which he lists the Queries used by the Nicholites. He writes that he attended a service early in his life.
Widdifield, William (Philadelphia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1834
ALS concerning death of cousin from cholera
Willets, Amos (New York) to BF#, 1831
ALS with news about Friends, including note that John and Phebe Merrit are on a visit to Nantucket. Willets was a wealthy New York merchant and patron of the artist Edward Hicks, to whom was related.
Willets, Amos (New York), 1854-1856
12 ALsS with ALS (copy) from Ferris. Includes the report of the death of Rachel Hicks's only surviving child, Abraham, 11 mo 1, 1854. Mentions controversy about the Abraham Hicks testimony, very approving of Ferris's publication on music. Traveling with Quaker minister Rachel Hicks in 1856 until he had to abbreviate his trip when his wife, Caroline, suffered a fall. Caroline Willets was Rachel Hicks most frequent travel companion.
Willets, Joseph (New York), 1851
ALS inviting Ferris to stay at his home when he attends yearly meeting.
Wilson, Jesse S. (Richmond), 1855
ALS notes the prospect of a Friend giving up his music.
Wright, John D. (New York) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1853 11mo 18
ALS asking Ferris's thoughts on a proposal laid before Nine Partners Trust Society to establish a lunatic asylum under the care of Friends
Wright, William (Columbia) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1842
ALS concerning his lawsuit with the Susquehanna Canal Company
Miscellaneous fragments
Starbuck, Nathan (Troy) to Ferris, Benjamin, 1846 6mo 25
ALS written while Ferris was on a visit to New York and the Indigenous Peoples of New York
