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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, Margret Askew; Fox, 28 June 1670, Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated June 28, 1670 (28 4mo. 1670 Quaker Style), from Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, to Margret Askew; Fox

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. …

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. …

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.

James Harrison, Roger Longworth, June 16, 1670, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated July 16, 1670 (July 6, 1670 Old Style) from James Harrison to Roger Longworth regarding business and social matters. James Harrison and Roger Longworth were shoemakers by trade, and both moved within extensive Quaker social networks. 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. He finishes the letter by sending his regards and love to Longworth and his fellow prisoners.

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 12, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated June 12, 1670 (June 2, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton—then imprisoned in Lancaster Castle—to his father, Ralph Pemberton.

Phineas Pemberton, Ralph Pemberton, June 12, 1670, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated June 12, 1670 (June 2, 1670 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton—then imprisoned in Lancaster Castle—to his father, Ralph Pemberton.

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

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 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.

Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, Margret Askew; Fox, 23 November 1669, Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated November 23, 1669 (23 9mo. 1669 Quaker Style), from Rouse; Roos; Rowse; Rowe, to Margret Askew; Fox

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 May 5, 1669 (5 3mo. 1669 Quaker Style), 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

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.

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

Will Stors; Storr, Samuel Hooton, 30 January 1667, Will Stors; Storr

A.R. Barclay Correspondence, Volume 323

Correspondence, dated January 30, 1667 (30 11mo. 1666 Quaker Style), from Will Stors; Storr, to Samuel Hooton