Esther Fussell Lewis letter to Graceanna Lewis

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Date created 1843-05-28
Creator Lewis, Esther, 1782-1848
Description

Discusses Esther Lewis's objections to her son-in-law Edwin Fussell's idea of joining a collective settlement. Discusses lectures recently given in the area. Tells a story of a blind phrenologist performing an examination on one Valentine Nicholson and essentially telling his fortune via phrenology.

Size 4 pages
Type Text
Subjects Collective settlements | Phrenology | Fortune-tellers
Geographical location West Vincent (Pa. : Township) | York (Pa.)
Language English
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Local identifier A00185753
Collection

Lewis-Fussell Family Papers, SFHL-RG5-087 (explore contents)

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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