Box 14

Scope and Contents Estate of Henry White Physick (1758-1821). Physick was the son of Edmund and Abigail Syng Physick of Philadelphia and the brother of prominent physician Phillip Syng Physick. His mother had become a member of the Society of Friends in 1790 (Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, N.D.) and both parents were buried at the Quaker burial ground at 4th and Arch. Henry W. Physick (1758-1821) married Adriana Haynes. He had a considerable estate, including property in Wilmington. Includes correspondence with...

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"Barley Mill or Rockdale Cotton factory concern began in 1813." Accounts and wages

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Notice from Pennsylvania Militia for not complying with military request. Ferris noted on notice that he already had removed to Wilmington 5 month 1813.

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Dated 5 mo, 23, 1815.

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Two volumes. 1815 memo book includes a note concerning agreement between Ferris and William and Martha Canby regarding their home in Wilmington, as boarders in the household. 1817-1818 volume includes sketches.

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Receipts