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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 4, 1669, Phineas Pemberton
Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 4, 1669, Phineas Pemberton
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter dated February 4, 1669 (January 25, 1669 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to Ralph Pemberton, both members of the Society of Friends. It concerns Phineas' arrest with several others by the constable for holding a meeting at Nehimiah Poole's house. They were taken to the town hall and questioned by justices of the peace.
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter written from jail dated October 28, 1666 (October 18, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. Hearing she has not been well, he asks her to send word at her next opportunity. He talks about his shoemaking business, his employees Edward Lingard and Roger Longworth, and impending employment. Finally, he assures her of both his health and those imprisoned with him, and sends her his love.
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, October 28, 1666, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions
Letter written from jail dated October 28, 1666 (October 18, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. Hearing she has not been well, he asks her to send word at her next opportunity. He talks about his shoemaking business, his employees Edward Lingard and Roger Longworth, and impending employment. Finally, he assures her of both his health and those imprisoned with him, and sends her his love.
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, July 31, 1666, James Harrison
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, July 31, 1666, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter dated July 31, 1666 (July 21, 1666 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. He is discussing her upcoming visit to him, accompanied by his daughter Phebe and his employee, Edward Lingard.
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, September 30, 1665, James Harrison
James Harrison, Ann Harrison, September 30, 1665, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter dated September 20, 1665 (September 30, 1665 Old Style) from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison. He expresses his happiness at hearing she is doing well.
John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, April 22, 1665, John Abraham
John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, April 22, 1665, John Abraham
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter of invitation dated April 22, 1665 (April 12, 1665 Old Style) from John Abraham to Ralph Pemberton. Abraham wishes Pemberton to send word when he plans to be in town, so that Abraham may be at home to see him.
James Harrison And Edward Bourne, A Friend, March 31, 1663; April 1, 1663, James Harrison
James Harrison And Edward Bourne, A Friend, March 31, 1663; April 1, 1663, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Two letters dated March 31, 1663 (March 21, 1663 Old Style) and April 1, 1663 (March 22, 1663 Old Style) from James Harrison and Edward Bourne to a fellow Friend, written from Worcester Jail. They wish to dispel the many false accusations laid upon them, namely their dishonoring of the Lord. There is also a mention of something Harrison said concerning the Church of England. Harrison and Bourne, along with John Cartwright, were arrested while at Bourne's house. They maintain they were charged wrongfully, and wish not to be defamed for words they did not say.
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter dated 1664 (1663 Old Style) from James Harrison to Judge Thomas Wild, regarding the seizure of his horse and other possessions following his arrest and imprisonment. This letter details some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such as having goods and property seized. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items, if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment …
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions
Letter dated 1664 (1663 Old Style) from James Harrison to Judge Thomas Wild, regarding the seizure of his horse and other possessions following his arrest and imprisonment. This letter details some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such as having goods and property seized. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items, if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment …
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild,, James Harrison
James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild,, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Written from Worcester Jail to a local judge, this letter details the some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such having goods and property seized from them. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment of bail to release imprisoned Friends.
Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison
Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Copy of an excerpt of a letter from Ann Harrison to James Harrison. The letter is in Phineas Pemberton's handwriting. Note on the back identifies the recpient as the brother of the sender. However, the content of the letter and the similarity of signature likely make the sender Ann Harrison, his wife.
Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison
Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions
Copy of an excerpt of a letter from Ann Harrison to James Harrison. It is an affectionate love letter possibly before the couple was married or when they were just married. The letter is in Phineas Pemberton's handwriting. Note on the back identifies the recipient as the brother of the sender. However, the content of the letter and the similarity of signature likely make the sender Ann Harrison, his wife.
James Harrison, Ann Harrison,, James Harrison
James Harrison, Ann Harrison,, James Harrison
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison, regarding business and social matters. James Harrison updates his wife on the status of their fellow Friends, including one Friend who hopes that he will not lose his land while in prison. Due to their unwillingness to swear oaths, Quakers often could not conduct business with non-Friends. As a result, Quaker business and social networks were often very connected.
Roger Longworth, J.L.,, Roger Longworth
Roger Longworth, J.L.,, Roger Longworth
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter dated circa 1677 from Roger Longworth to a Friend addressed as J.L.
Robert Taylor, A Friend,, Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor, A Friend,, Robert Taylor
Pemberton Correspondence
Letter to a Friend from Robert Taylor recommending his son for an apprenticeship.
Phineas Pemberton, A Dear Quaker Friend Of A Yearly Meeting,, Phineas Pemberton
Phineas Pemberton, A Dear Quaker Friend Of A Yearly Meeting,, Phineas Pemberton
Pemberton Correspondence
Undated letter from Phineas Pemberton to an unknown Quaker Friend.
Friend, His Son,, Friend .
Friend, His Son,, Friend .
Pemberton Correspondence
Page of a letter from a Friend to his son.
Using Federal Documents To Dispel A Myth About Ellis Island, Rosemary L. Meszaros, Katherine Pennavaria
Using Federal Documents To Dispel A Myth About Ellis Island, Rosemary L. Meszaros, Katherine Pennavaria
DLPS Faculty Publications
Government workers at New York’s Ellis Island have been accused of murdering ancestral names to serve their own purposes and prejudices. Despite zero evidence to support this accusation, the myth stubbornly persists. They did not change names. They worked from manifests, which were governed by law.