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Abraham Pennell commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-049

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of Abraham Pennell, and contains excerpts from Elias Hicks’s letters and sermons, from George Fox’s sermons and writings, and from the bible.

Dates

  • Creation: 1826-1827

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Abraham Pennell (1753-1840) was born in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on April 9, 1753, the son of William Pennell (1725-1783) and Mary Dell (1734-1801). He died on September 25, 1840, in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

Extent

0.04 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks’s letters and sermons, from George Fox’s sermons and writings, and from the bible.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Title
Abraham Pennell commonplace book, 1826-1827
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
November, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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