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Robert Willis diary
Originally from Philadelphia, Robert Willis was an itinerant Quaker and manufacturer of fishing nets. His diary gives daily accounts of his travels in England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1770-1774, and in the United States, 1774-1789. There is some account of Friends' meeting places Willis visited...
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| Collection: | Robert Willis Diary |
| Collection Number: | Am.1895 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| 100 | 1 | |a Willis, Robert |d ca. 1713-1791 |e creator | |
| 245 | 1 | |a Robert Willis diary |f 1770-1789 | |
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| 520 | |a Originally from Philadelphia, Robert Willis was an itinerant Quaker and manufacturer of fishing nets. His diary gives daily accounts of his travels in England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1770-1774, and in the United States, 1774-1789. There is some account of Friends' meeting places Willis visited, people he met, social conditions, transportation facilities, and religious sentiments. | ||
| 541 | 1 | |a Purchased, Dreer Fund.; 1935 acquired | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Quakers--Travel--18th century |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Religion and Spirituality--18th century |2 Local sources | |
| 852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b Robert Willis Diary |c Am.1895 | ||