Box 1

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Author discusses anti-slavery books and pamphlets.

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Author discusses the anti-slavery movement and expresses sympathy with Friends at Green Plain.

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Author is writing to his uncle. Discusses an anti-slavery tract he is writing and mentions some reviews of his work. Also discusses his book, "Life of Penn." Also discusses legal and financial matters concerning "Elliott's Estate," as well as other financial matters such as tuition fees.

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Author is discussing anti-slavery activities and writings.

Scope and Contents Letters are from John Jr. to his father, Samuel M. The 18-year-old John discusses his education at Benjamin Hallowell's school, including which courses he is taking and how much money he needs for various expenses. Discusses staying on as a teacher in order to make some money. Mentions getting a small pox vaccination. Talks about a general happiness in Alexandria because of "the extension of the laws of Virginia over Alexandria," which had been decided by the Virginia legislature a few...

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Discusses an essay of Janney's.

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Author is writing to her husband, who is away on Friends' business. Discusses family news, illnesses, and small financial matters.

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Letters to his mother from Philadelphia, New York State, and Locust Grove.

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Comments on his book, "Life of William Penn," Janney's school, a meeting with the "coloured people" in Alexandria, and a religious trip through the south to New Orleans,

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Concerning the publication of his essays on slavery.