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James Harrison, Roger Longworth Via Brian Hodgson, June 2, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated June 2, 1670 (May 23, 1670 Old Style) from James Harrison to Roger Longworth regarding business and social matters. Harrison sends his regards to the Friends imprisoned within Lancaster Castle. James Harrison and Roger Longworth were shoemakers by trade, and both moved within extensive Quaker social networks.

John Abraham, , May 27, 1670, John Abraham

Pemberton Correspondence

A fragment of a letter dated May 27, 1670 (May 17, 1670 Old Style) from John Abraham, discussing plans to disperse papers written by George Fox throughout Manchester and to give to them to magistrates. He sends his love and regards to Margaret Fell in Lancaster.

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, May 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated May 11, 1670 (May 1, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. He tells his father about his recent imprisonment in Lancaster Castle, that he does not know when he will come home, and being met with treatment "something harsh & cruel." Despite being told to not attend a meeting in town, Phineas intends to hold a meeting with two fellow Friends imprisoned alongside him, Margaret Fell and Francis Dunn: Initially, they were to be tried at a court session on the second Tuesday after Easter, but lack of judges postponed the trial until …

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, May 11, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated May 11, 1670 (May 1, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton. He tells his father about his recent imprisonment in Lancaster Castle, that he does not know when he will come home, and being met with treatment "something harsh & cruel." Despite being told to not attend a meeting in town, Phineas intends to hold a meeting with two fellow Friends imprisoned alongside him, Margaret Fell and Francis Dunn: Initially, they were to be tried at a court session on the second Tuesday after Easter, but lack of judges postponed the trial until …

James Harrison, Roger Longworth, April 8, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated April 8, 1670 (March 29, 1670 Old Style) from James Harrison in Lancaster to Roger Longworth in Bolton. In it, Harrison tells Longworth about money he has given to James Wright and George Norris.

John Rous, Margaret Fell, 23 November 1669, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated November 23, 1669 (23 9mo. 1669 Quaker Style), from John Rous, to Margaret Fell

John Rous, Margaret Fell, 23 November 1669, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated 23 November 1669, from John Rous, to Margaret Fell

James Harrison, , October 19, 1669, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

A religious message written by James Harrison, either pages from the same document or two separate messages. These are likely closely related or in conversation with Harrison's message from July 19, 1669 and his conversation with William Leith and Joseph Macon.

James Harrison, William Leth And Joseph Macon, July 24, 1669, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Theological essay dated July 24, 1669 (July 14, 1669 Old Style) written by James Harrison and in conversation with William Leth and Joseph Macon. It expounds on Quaker doctrine and contains numerous Biblical references and allusions.

William Gibson, Ellis Hookes, 5 May 1669, William Gibson

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 5 May 1669, from William Gibson, to Ellis Hookes

Vroedschap Van Rotterdam, Rat Der Stadt Bern, 1 April 1669, Vroedschap Van Rotterdam

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Correspondence, dated April 1, 1669, from Vroedschap Van Rotterdam, to Rat Der Stadt Bern

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 9, 1669, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated February 9, 1669 (January 30, 1669 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his father, Ralph Pemberton, concerning his impending appearance at court following his arrest with several others for holding a meeting at Nehimiah Poole's house. Phineas asks if his father can come to Manchester in nine days. The purpose of the visit will be to assuage Phineas' mistress before his upcoming trial and to assure her that his father cares about him. Phineas makes it clear the visit is not for his sake as he views imprisonment as a test of faith. Phineas warns his father that …

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, February 9, 1669, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Manchester January ye [the] 30th day 1669

Lo ffather [Loving Father] [Ralph Pemberton]

my duty to you remembered this is to acquaint you yt [that] I would have

you to be here ^Just^ 9 days hence for by that time I believe my

master will bee [be] att [at] home but how ever [however] whether he be att [at]

home or no I would have you be sure to com [come] because it

is my mistress mynd [mind] to speake [speak] with you before I go for

if you do not she it will make worse with mee [me] shee …

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.

Committee For Foreign Need, Account, [1 January 1669], Committee For Foreign Need

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Account (Financial), dated 1669, from Committee For Foreign Need

William Storrs, Samuel Hooton, 30 January 1667, William Storrs

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated January 30, 1667 (30 11mo. 1666 Quaker Style), from William Storrs, to Samuel Hooton

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

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.

Margaret Fell, Charles Ii Of England, 6 August 1666, Margaret Fell

Spence Correspondence, Volume 378

Correspondence, dated 6 August 1666, from Margaret Fell, to Charles II of England

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.

John Story, Richard Farnworth, 5 May 1666, John Story

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 5 May 1666, from John Story, to Richard Farnworth

Hester Biddle, John Smith, 29 November 1665, Esther Biddle

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 29 November 1665, from Hester Biddle, to John Smith

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.

Francis Howgill, Margaret Fell, 18 August 1665, Francis Howgill

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 18 August 1665, from Francis Howgill, to Margaret Fell

Francis Howgill, Margaret Fell, 18 July 1665, Francis Howgill

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 18 July 1665, from Francis Howgill, to Margaret Fell

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.

Josiah Coale, George Fox, 12 January 1665, Josiah Coale

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated 12 January 1665, from Josiah Coale, to George Fox

Margaret Fell, An Epistle To Friends At London And Bristol, Theology, 11 January 1665, Margaret Fell

Spence Correspondence, Volume 378

Theology, dated 11 January 1665, from Margaret Fell

Margaret Fell, Richard Kirkby, [1665], Margaret Fell

Spence Correspondence, Volume 378

Correspondence, dated [1665], from Margaret Fell, to Richard Kirkby

John Rous, Margaret Fell, 21 November 1664, John Rous

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated November 21, 1664 (21 9mo. 1664 Quaker Style), from John Rous, to Margaret Fell