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Roger Longworth, The Constable Of Bolton, October 8, 1671, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence

A copy of a letter dated October 8, 1671 (September 28, [1671] Old Style) from Roger Longworth to the constable of Bolton regarding legal matters and his arrest, along with that of several others, while in town.

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Roger Longworth, James Harrison, April 20, 1671, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated April 20, 1671 (10 2mo. 1617 Old Style) from Roger Longworth in Lancaster Castle to James Harrison. He mentions Thomas Bond receiving ten pounds and fifty shillings at Lancaster but the rest is not yet paid. Longworth and his fellow prisoners wrote to the judges for more information on when they will be called to court. Longworth also mentions travel plans—possibly to London—after he is released.

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Roger Longworth, James Harrison, April 20, 1671, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated April 20, 1671 (10 2mo. 1617 Old Style) from Roger Longworth in Lancaster Castle to James Harrison. He mentions Thomas Bond receiving ten pounds and fifty shillings at Lancaster but the rest is not yet paid. Longworth and his fellow prisoners wrote to the judges for more information on when they will be called to court. Longworth also mentions travel plans—possibly to London—after he is released.

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Broadside, Description Of A Great Sea-Storm, Unknown, Michael Sadler

Early Visions Bucket

"'A Description of a Great Sea-Storm' (1671) describes a crew caught in a hurricane off the coast of Florida from a survivor’s point of view. Little is known about this two-column broadside, other than the time and place of publication.

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John Stubbs, Elizabeth Hooton, 15 December 1670, John Stubbs

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated December 15, 1670 (15 10m. 1670 Quaker Style), from John Stubbs, to Elizabeth Hooton

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John Rous, Sarah Fell, 4 November 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated November 4, 1670 (04 9mo. 1670 Quaker Style), from John Rous, to Sarah Fell

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John Rous, Sarah Fell, 4 November 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated 4 November 1670, from John Rous, to Sarah Fell

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John Stubbs, Margaret Fell, 25 October 1670, John Stubbs

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated October 25, 1670 (25 8mo. 1670 Quaker Style), from John Stubbs, to Margaret Fell

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John Stubbs, Margaret Fell, 25 October 1670, John Stubbs

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated 25 October 1670, from John Stubbs, to Margaret Fell

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, October 15, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Two copies, dated September 1876, of a letter dated October 15, 1670 (October 5, 1670 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Phineas Pemberton regarding his attempts to secure Pemberton's liberty from jail. The magistrates told him they would send for Pemberton to attend the quarter sessions, but he has not heard anything else about it since. He offers Pemberton reassuring words on the necessity of God’s judgement. He also comments on his slow recovery from a recent illness.

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, October 15, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated October 15, 1670 (5 8mo. 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Phineas Pemberton.

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, 5 October 1670, John Abraham

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated October 5, 1670 (05 8mo. 1670 Quaker Style), from John Abraham, to Phineas Pemberton

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, 5 October 1670, John Abraham

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated 5 October 1670, from John Abraham, to Phineas Pemberton

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John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 30, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 30, 1670 (September 20, 160 Old Style) from John Abraham to Ralph Pemberton. Below this letter is a note from Ralph Pemberton to his son, Phineas.

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, September 24, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated September 24, 1670 (September 14, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Phineas Pemberton, at the time imprisoned in Lancaster Castle. Abraham also speaks of being weak and battling an illness.

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, September 24, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 24, 1670 (September 14, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Phineas Pemberton, at the time imprisoned in Lancaster Castle.

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John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 17, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 17, 1670 (September 7, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Ralph Pemberton. There is a mention of Phineas.

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John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 17, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated September 17, 1670 (September 7, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Ralph Pemberton. There is a mention of Phineas Pemberton, Ralph's son.

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated September 11, 1670 (September 1, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. Phineas tells his father of an offer for liberty if he and his fellow prisoners sign a certificate for their jailer.

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 11, 1670 (September 1, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. Phineas tells his father of an offer for liberty if he and his fellow prisoners sign a certificate for their jailer.

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 3, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 3, 1670 (August 24, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton, regarding a judge that was initially trying to help secure the liberty of Phineas and his fellow prisoners. Despite promising this, he regarded it above his head. However, he asked justices of the peace Moseley and Kenyon for the liberty of the prisoners until the next quarter sessions of court. The request was refused.

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The Life And Death Of That Reverend Man Of God, Richard Mather, Teacher Of The Church In Dorchester In New-England. A Facsimile Reprint With An Introduction ..., Increase Mather, Benjamin Franklin V, William K. Bottoroff

Electronic Texts in American Studies

We most often turn to American Puritan prose to glean historicalor biographical data. If we seek a biography that spans the evolution of American Puritanism from its nadir in England through its zenith in the New England of the 1630's to 1650's, and to the beginning of its decline as symbolized by the "Half-Way Covenant" in 1662, we may turn to Increase Mather's biography of his father, The Life and Death of That Reverend Man of God, Mr. Richard Mather. It includes the background for the elder Mather's decision to emigrate to New England (events leading to his suspension from …

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James Harrison, Roger Longworth Or Anthony Shaw, August 15, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated August 15, 1670 (August 5, 1670 Old Style) from James Harrison to Roger Longworth or Anthony Shaw, his business partners. The letter details orders and deliveries of different shoes for different customers, order specifics, and customer names.

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James Harrison, Roger Longworth Or Anthony Shaw, August 15, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated August 15, 1670 (August 5, 1670 Old Style) from James Harrison to Roger Longworth or Anthony Shaw, his business partners. The letter details orders and deliveries of different shoes for different customers, including order specifics and customer names.

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, August 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated August 11, 1670 (August 1, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. He informs his father that the sheriff has issued orders for him to go to assizes in Lancaster. Despite this, he has not set out yet because his master and mistress, away for the week, desire he stay until they return. He tells his father not to inform the other Friends also on their way to appear at assizes in Lancaster. He concludes the letter by saying he has heard that a warrant was issued for his arrest following the events related …

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John Rous, Margaret Fell, 28 June 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated June 28, 1670 (28 4mo. 1670 Quaker Style), from John Rous, to Margaret Fell

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John Rous, Margaret Fell, 28 June 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated 28 June 1670, from John Rous, to Margaret Fell

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 23, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

A handwritten copy, dated May 4, 1924, of a letter dated July 23, 1670 (July 13, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. The letter is an account of an attempt to imprison Phineas Pemberton for his religious beliefs. At the time, Phineas was just recently released from imprisonment in Lancaster Castle to appear at assizes. Apprehended by constables while taking his master's coat to a meeting in Manchester, Phineas is taken to a justice of the peace. After having his hat forcibly removed several times, he is questioned about his activities on the Sabbath Day. …

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Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 23, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

A handwritten copy, dated May 4, 1924, of a letter dated July 23, 1670 (July 13, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. The letter is an account of an attempt to imprison Phineas Pemberton for his religious beliefs. At the time, Phineas was just recently released from imprisonment in Lancaster Castle to appear at assizes. Apprehended by constables while taking his master's coat to a meeting in Manchester, Phineas is taken to a justice of the peace. After having his hat forcibly removed several times, he is questioned about his activities on the Sabbath Day. …

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John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, June 19, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated June 19, 1670 (June 9, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham to Phineas Pemberton, then imprisoned in Lancaster Castle.

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Roger Longworth, The Constable Of Bolton, October 8, 1671, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence

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Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Roger Longworth, James Harrison, April 20, 1671, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence

Broadside, Description Of A Great Sea-Storm, Unknown, Michael Sadler

Early Visions Bucket

John Stubbs, Elizabeth Hooton, 15 December 1670, John Stubbs

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

John Rous, Sarah Fell, 4 November 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Rous, Sarah Fell, 4 November 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Stubbs, Margaret Fell, 25 October 1670, John Stubbs

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Stubbs, Margaret Fell, 25 October 1670, John Stubbs

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, October 15, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, October 15, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, 5 October 1670, John Abraham

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, 5 October 1670, John Abraham

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 30, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, September 24, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, September 24, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 17, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

John Abraham, Ralph Pemberton, September 17, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton Via Reginald Allenson, September 3, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

The Life And Death Of That Reverend Man Of God, Richard Mather, Teacher Of The Church In Dorchester In New-England. A Facsimile Reprint With An Introduction ..., Increase Mather, Benjamin Franklin V, William K. Bottoroff

Electronic Texts in American Studies

James Harrison, Roger Longworth Or Anthony Shaw, August 15, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

James Harrison, Roger Longworth Or Anthony Shaw, August 15, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, August 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

John Rous, Margaret Fell, 28 June 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

John Rous, Margaret Fell, 28 June 1670, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 23, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 23, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

John Abraham, Phineas Pemberton, June 19, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence