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Conrow-Hunt Family Correspondence

 Collection — othertype: SC-203
Identifier: SFHL-SC-203

Abstract

Contains three letters, 1786-1787, with later manuscript copies, to Quaker minister and diarist, John Hunt, from Darling Conrow. John Hunt added a biographical note concerning Conrow to the final letter. Also contains a letter, 1886, concerning Hunt genealogy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1786-1886

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Darling Conrow of New Jersey was paralyzed in a fall. In his last years, he came to study and admire the writings and teachings of Quaker minister, John Hunt, especially Hunt's views on temperance. In 1788, after Conrow's death, his wife and children became members of Evesham Monthly Meeting. Conrow's son later married Hunt's daughter, Esther.

Extent

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Chris Darlington. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--2001.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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