Box 1

Author is writing to her husband, Samuel M. Janney. Discusses various family news. Letter of 12mo 29 1836 mentions that the factory was almost destroyed in a fire.

Author is writing to his wife. He discusses travels to Monticello and Augusta Hot Springs, where he is staying for health reasons.

Author is writing to his brother-in-law, who is at a Hot Springs in Augusta. Discusses the death of "Richard's daughter," the recipient's niece; business in the factory, including letting go some workers; local politics; and the illness and death of "little Ellen," the recipient's daughter.

Author writes while on a religious visit to Charleston and New Orleans, before returning to his home in Henrietta because of an illness involving his lungs. In 12mo 25 1830 relates an unpleasant encounter with an Orthodox Friend. Letter of 3mo 12 1831 describes New Orleans as "a place famous or noted for its Dissipation and Profanity Combin'd with Idolatry and Superstition."

Author is writing to his wife from Hartford, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg, Philadelphia, and Leesbury, describing various Quaker meetings attended. Frequently mentions Daniel Quimby, a prominent Quaker who was traveling with him.

Author is writing to his brother about textile manufacturing.

Draft of an epistle to the Alexandria Monthly Meeting calling for greater dedication to the Quaker faith among youth.

Describes the 1831 Baltimore Yearly Meeting.

Rachel Hopkins is writing to her cousin, Elizabeth Janney. In 1858 letter, offers condolences for death of Elizabeth's son, possibly John. Letter of 1880 offers condolences for death of Elizabeth's husband, Samuel M. Janney.

Letter of introduction for Samuel M. Janney who hopes to publish a book of poetry.