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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.