Quaker preacher (1727–1795) arrested in Philadelphia in 1777 by order of the Continental Congress and sent in exile to Virginia because of his opposition to the American Revolution. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, December 19, 1761. Letter to his cousin, regarding the death of his sister-in-law. In part: “Our Dear Relations Thy Brother John’s Wife finished her course here last night…She lay several hours insensible of much pain as we apprehend, & without taking notice of any thing, & went off very quiet.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, various edge chips, and mounting remnants to left border. RR Auction COA.
