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Box 31

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Contains 24 Results:

Ferris, Alfred to Ferris, Henry, 1882-1887

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ALsS concerning their printing business. In 1882, the brothers were having a problem with theft from their office safe. In 1886 he negotiated a move to Philadelphia to work for Howard M. Jenkins. Notes that Quakers use Quaker publishing companies. After the January 1887 fire in the Wilmington shop, the brothers established Friends Printing House/Ferris Brothers, previously owned by Howard Jenkins.

Dates: 1882-1887

Ferris, Henry to Ferris, Matilda, 1884

 File — Box: 31
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6 ALsS. Business is off in Wilmington, and in August HF sometimes types his letters. By the end of 1884, Henry is planning his marriage to Elizabeth Masters

Dates: 1884