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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 …

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.

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.

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 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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated circa 1677 from Roger Longworth to a Friend addressed as J.L.

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

Pemberton Correspondence

Undated letter from Phineas Pemberton to an unknown Quaker Friend.

Friend, His Son,, Friend .

Pemberton Correspondence

Page of a letter from a Friend to his son.