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6 / 6Sans Souci -- 6th mo. 13th 1828 --
6th day evening --
I will not waste the few moments I have to
spare in mourning over the vanity & folly of procrastination
but rather hasten as briefly as may be, to give thee a short
sketch of the events which have principally occupied my
attention since I last wrote -- at that time I had not
one serious thought relative to the New York journey
true Mother talk'd of it daily & almost hourly -- but I
received all as pomaneing[?] -- for I could not reconcile
the idea of leaving her &c. Our determinations
as thou well knows are not immutable -- shall not now
detail the why & the wherefore -- suffice it to say I did
finally consent to go -- and I have had no reason to
regret doing so. I really enjoyed the excursion very much,
more than I ever expected to enjoy anything in this world
again -- Our Friends in Grand Street were, if possible, more
than usually kind and agreeable. And the yearly meeting
after the separation was very interesting & highly instructive
So much has been written & publish'd relative to its transactions
that it would be quite superfluous to enter
into any details, even if leisure & inclination tempted
meSans Souci -- 6<sup>th</sup> mo. 13<sup>th</sup> 1828 --
6<sup>th</sup> day evening --
<p-bgn>I will not waste the few moments I have to
spare in mourning over the vanity & folly of procrastination
but rather hasten as briefly as may be, to give thee a short
sketch of the events which have principally occupied my
attention since I last wrote -- at that time I had not
one serious thought relative to the New York journey
true Mother talk'd of it daily & almost hourly -- but I
received all as <unclear>pomaneing</unclear> -- for I could not reconcile
the idea of leaving her &c. Our determinations
as thou well knows are not immutable -- shall not now
detail the why & the <und>wherefore</und> -- suffice it to say I did
finally consent to go -- and I have had no reason to
regret doing so. I really enjoyed the excursion very much,
more than I ever expected to enjoy anything in this world
again -- Our Friends in Grand Street were, if possible, more
than usually kind and agreeable. And the yearly meeting
after the separation was very interesting & highly instructive
So much has been written & publish'd relative to its transactions
that it would be quite superfluous to enter
into any details, even if leisure & inclination tempted
me
6<sup>th</sup> day evening --
<p-bgn>I will not waste the few moments I have to
spare in mourning over the vanity & folly of procrastination
but rather hasten as briefly as may be, to give thee a short
sketch of the events which have principally occupied my
attention since I last wrote -- at that time I had not
one serious thought relative to the New York journey
true Mother talk'd of it daily & almost hourly -- but I
received all as <unclear>pomaneing</unclear> -- for I could not reconcile
the idea of leaving her &c. Our determinations
as thou well knows are not immutable -- shall not now
detail the why & the <und>wherefore</und> -- suffice it to say I did
finally consent to go -- and I have had no reason to
regret doing so. I really enjoyed the excursion very much,
more than I ever expected to enjoy anything in this world
again -- Our Friends in Grand Street were, if possible, more
than usually kind and agreeable. And the yearly meeting
after the separation was very interesting & highly instructive
So much has been written & publish'd relative to its transactions
that it would be quite superfluous to enter
into any details, even if leisure & inclination tempted
me
thereto, as it is I must necessarily forbear may briefly
state that I had full unity with the proceedings of
The orthodox, and so much the reverse the for the other party
that I should have felt it my place to withdraw from them
even if I had been under the necessity of doing so -- alone
of Christianity & Quakerism they need say nothing,
common decency was outraged in their language & conduct.
Susannah Jewett, Margaret Brown & Maria Imlay were
disgracefully distinguishd in the disorder & excitement which
prevailed -- but more of this when we meet --
Our friend Aureus came frequently to see me presented me with a copy of his memoir of Rett[?] and was very civil -- but he is sadly changed -- mind & body, he seems but the ghost of what he was -- however he sais his health is much better than it has been -- attended meeting pretty constantly & was furthermore one of the Committee on the Epistles --
The First day after the meeting a party of us went to Flushing and a most charming excursion it was, I had forgotten that the scenery on the banks of the River was so beautiful -- surely it is not much inferior to the Hudson. Our party consisted of Rachel Bullock from Wilmington D. Bassmore[?] (both spending a fortnight thereto, as it is I must necessarily forbear may briefly
state that I had full unity with the proceedings of
The orthodox, and so much the reverse <del>the</del> for the other party
that I should have felt it my place to withdraw from them
even if I had been under the necessity of doing so -- alone
of <und>Christianity</und> & <und>Quakerism</und> they need say nothing,
common decency was outraged in their language & conduct.
Susannah Jewett, Margaret Brown & Maria Imlay were
disgracefully distinguishd in the disorder & excitement which
prevailed -- but more of this when we meet --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Our friend Aureus came frequently to see me
presented me with a copy of his memoir of <unclear>Rett</unclear> and
was very civil -- but he is sadly changed -- mind
& body, he seems but the ghost of what he was -- however
he sais his health is much better than it has been -- attended
meeting pretty constantly & was furthermore one of the
Committee on the Epistles --<p-end>
The First day after the meeting a party of us went
to Flushing and a most charming excursion it was,
I had forgotten that the scenery on the banks of the
River was so beautiful -- surely it is not much inferior
to the Hudson. Our party consisted of Rachel
Bullock from Wilmington D. <unclear>Bassmore</unclear> (both spending a fortnight
Our friend Aureus came frequently to see me presented me with a copy of his memoir of Rett[?] and was very civil -- but he is sadly changed -- mind & body, he seems but the ghost of what he was -- however he sais his health is much better than it has been -- attended meeting pretty constantly & was furthermore one of the Committee on the Epistles --
The First day after the meeting a party of us went to Flushing and a most charming excursion it was, I had forgotten that the scenery on the banks of the River was so beautiful -- surely it is not much inferior to the Hudson. Our party consisted of Rachel Bullock from Wilmington D. Bassmore[?] (both spending a fortnight thereto, as it is I must necessarily forbear may briefly
state that I had full unity with the proceedings of
The orthodox, and so much the reverse <del>the</del> for the other party
that I should have felt it my place to withdraw from them
even if I had been under the necessity of doing so -- alone
of <und>Christianity</und> & <und>Quakerism</und> they need say nothing,
common decency was outraged in their language & conduct.
Susannah Jewett, Margaret Brown & Maria Imlay were
disgracefully distinguishd in the disorder & excitement which
prevailed -- but more of this when we meet --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Our friend Aureus came frequently to see me
presented me with a copy of his memoir of <unclear>Rett</unclear> and
was very civil -- but he is sadly changed -- mind
& body, he seems but the ghost of what he was -- however
he sais his health is much better than it has been -- attended
meeting pretty constantly & was furthermore one of the
Committee on the Epistles --<p-end>
The First day after the meeting a party of us went
to Flushing and a most charming excursion it was,
I had forgotten that the scenery on the banks of the
River was so beautiful -- surely it is not much inferior
to the Hudson. Our party consisted of Rachel
Bullock from Wilmington D. <unclear>Bassmore</unclear> (both spending a fortnight
at J. Gs) mary G. John J. jr -- cousin Joseph Lloyd Morris
Shipley Charles Evans & myself -- have forgotten one name
Hannah Pope from New England -- she went from here under
our care & as her Friends in Brooklyn proved to be H__s
she remained with me in Grand Street --
Joshua & Rachel -- made us heartily welcome -- and I enjoyd being there, much more than I expected -- after dinner we strolld to the venerable & aks[?] made a little visit at Friend B.s -- & came away laden with flowers and pleasant remembrances -- I did not mention [?] in our party -- he went in the Stage with Joshua [?] returnd in the 5 oclock Boat with us - Our homeward voyage proved verypleas delightful. not that I discoverd
anything more in nature -- it was an interesting exhibition
of mind that render'd it so agreeable -- but I am almost
afraid to say what I think of Charles for he fully
merits all that we have ever heard of his head or of
his heart. --We met almost every day for more
than a week -- two whole days we passd together
& I may truly say, that I discoverd nothing in his mind
or his manner which I did not approve & admire!! This
is rare praise!! such I beleive, as I never bestowed
before on any man -- yet is it warrented by truth --
at J. Gs) mary G. John J. jr -- cousin Joseph Lloyd Morris
Shipley Charles Evans & myself -- have forgotten one name
Hannah Pope from New England -- she went from here under
our care & as her Friends in Brooklyn proved to be H__s
she remained with me in Grand Street --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Joshua & Rachel -- made us heartily welcome -- and I
enjoyd being there, much more than I expected -- after
<add>dinner</add> we strolld to the venerable <unclear>& aks</unclear> made a little visit
at Friend B.s -- & came away laden with flowers and
pleasant remembrances -- I did not mention <ill>
in our party -- he went in the Stage with Joshua <ill>
returnd in the 5 oclock Boat with us - Our homeward
voyage proved very <del>pleas</del> delightful. not that I discoverd
anything more in <und>nature</und> -- it was an interesting exhibition
of <und>mind</und> that render'd it so agreeable -- but I am almost
afraid to say what I think of Charles for he fully
merits all that we have ever heard of his head or of
his heart. --We met almost every day for more
than a week -- two whole days we passd together
& I may truly say, that I discoverd nothing in his mind
or his manner which I did not approve & admire!! This
is rare praise!! such I beleive, as I never bestowed
before on any man -- yet is it warrented by truth --
Joshua & Rachel -- made us heartily welcome -- and I enjoyd being there, much more than I expected -- after dinner we strolld to the venerable & aks[?] made a little visit at Friend B.s -- & came away laden with flowers and pleasant remembrances -- I did not mention [?] in our party -- he went in the Stage with Joshua [?] returnd in the 5 oclock Boat with us - Our homeward voyage proved very
Shipley Charles Evans & myself -- have forgotten one name
Hannah Pope from New England -- she went from here under
our care & as her Friends in Brooklyn proved to be H__s
she remained with me in Grand Street --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Joshua & Rachel -- made us heartily welcome -- and I
enjoyd being there, much more than I expected -- after
<add>dinner</add> we strolld to the venerable <unclear>& aks</unclear> made a little visit
at Friend B.s -- & came away laden with flowers and
pleasant remembrances -- I did not mention <ill>
in our party -- he went in the Stage with Joshua <ill>
returnd in the 5 oclock Boat with us - Our homeward
voyage proved very <del>pleas</del> delightful. not that I discoverd
anything more in <und>nature</und> -- it was an interesting exhibition
of <und>mind</und> that render'd it so agreeable -- but I am almost
afraid to say what I think of Charles for he fully
merits all that we have ever heard of his head or of
his heart. --We met almost every day for more
than a week -- two whole days we passd together
& I may truly say, that I discoverd nothing in his mind
or his manner which I did not approve & admire!! This
is rare praise!! such I beleive, as I never bestowed
before on any man -- yet is it warrented by truth --
Thomas E. dined with us twice. I conversed but little with him. indeed
I do not he seems to have scarcely a thought or a wish to spare
to social enjoyment -- his whole heart & mind" seems to be engrossed
by Scociety concerns -- Select meeting did not close till
3rd day eve -- and I thought as we had staid so long we might
attend their monthly meeting which would take place the ensuing
day but Father determined to proceed immediately to P. however
as R Bullock & D P[?]. intended coming 5th day I concluded to stay
and he left me 4th day morning -- The anticipated separation was
not long delayed -- The disaffected party refused to receive the Y[?]. M. S.
Committee or read their minute. Such insubordination could not
be permitted by the delegates of that body -- & they must withdraw
<p-bgn>Thomas E. dined with us twice. I conversed but little with him. indeed
<del>I do not</del> he seems to have scarcely a thought or a wish to spare
to social enjoyment -- his whole heart & mind" seems to be engrossed
by Scociety concerns -- Select meeting did not close till
3rd day eve -- and I thought as we had staid so long we might
attend their monthly meeting which would take place the ensuing
day but Father determined to proceed immediately to P. however
as R Bullock & D<unclear> P</unclear>. intended coming 5th day I concluded to stay
and he left me 4th day morning -- The anticipated separation was
not long delayed -- The disaffected party refused to receive the <unclear>Y</unclear>. M. S.
Committee or read their minute. Such insubordination could not
be permitted by the delegates of that body -- & they must withdraw<p-end>
<p-bgn>Thomas E. dined with us twice. I conversed but little with him. indeed
<del>I do not</del> he seems to have scarcely a thought or a wish to spare
to social enjoyment -- his whole heart & mind" seems to be engrossed
by Scociety concerns -- Select meeting did not close till
3rd day eve -- and I thought as we had staid so long we might
attend their monthly meeting which would take place the ensuing
day but Father determined to proceed immediately to P. however
as R Bullock & D<unclear> P</unclear>. intended coming 5th day I concluded to stay
and he left me 4th day morning -- The anticipated separation was
not long delayed -- The disaffected party refused to receive the <unclear>Y</unclear>. M. S.
Committee or read their minute. Such insubordination could not
be permitted by the delegates of that body -- & they must withdraw<p-end>
of course to transact their business according to good order -- I left
thy quondary friend E. Townsend her sister L. T. in the meeting
had not seen them before since the first day of the Y. M -- we
then also left them in possession of the house --
Thomas E & Charles dined with us -- the latter express'd his intention of returning to P. the next day & most politely proffer his services to escort me if I would trust myself to his care -- interrupted by Ann Lowry & her spouse come to take tea. --
First day eve -- Must close this hasty scrawl -- to conclude my short history I had no intention of aceedeing to Charles E's proposal at the time -- but afterwards finding R. B. had been prevailed upon to stay till 6th day -- and that E Robson Cousin W[?]. Jackson & wife &c &c were going 5th day I concluded to accept it. he call'd for me in a carriage the next morning -- Mary G accompanied us to the Boat -- where I was almost immediately introduced to E. R. -- I need scarcely add that in such society the journey was one of the most interesting and delightful I ever made. -- as for C -- nothing could exceed his politeness and attention. -- he seemed to have hardly a thought the whole day but how to promote my comfort & pleasure -- We discussd various interesting topics -- poetry philosophy &c & -- and generally united in sentiment relative to the different authors we reviewed -- our prime of course to transact their business according to good order -- I left
thy quondary friend E. Townsend her sister L. T. in the meeting
had not seen them before since the first day of the Y. M -- we
then also left them in possession of the house --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Thomas E & Charles dined with us -- the latter express'd his intention
of returning to P. the next day & most politely proffer his services
to escort me if I would trust myself to his care -- interrupted by
Ann Lowry & her spouse come to take tea. --<p-end>
<p-bgn>First day eve -- Must close this hasty scrawl -- to conclude my short history
I had no intention of aceedeing to Charles E's proposal at the time -- but afterwards
finding R. B. had been prevailed upon to stay till 6th day -- and that E Robson
Cousin <unclear>W</unclear>. Jackson & wife &c &c were going 5th day I concluded to accept it.
he call'd for me in a carriage the next morning -- Mary G accompanied us
to the Boat -- where I was almost immediately introduced to E. R. -- I need
scarcely add that in such society the journey was one of the most
interesting and delightful I ever made. -- as for C -- nothing could exceed his
politeness and attention. -- he seemed to have hardly a thought the whole
day but how to promote my comfort & pleasure -- We discussd various
interesting topics -- poetry philosophy &c & -- and generally united in
sentiment relative to the different authors we reviewed -- our prime
Thomas E & Charles dined with us -- the latter express'd his intention of returning to P. the next day & most politely proffer his services to escort me if I would trust myself to his care -- interrupted by Ann Lowry & her spouse come to take tea. --
First day eve -- Must close this hasty scrawl -- to conclude my short history I had no intention of aceedeing to Charles E's proposal at the time -- but afterwards finding R. B. had been prevailed upon to stay till 6th day -- and that E Robson Cousin W[?]. Jackson & wife &c &c were going 5th day I concluded to accept it. he call'd for me in a carriage the next morning -- Mary G accompanied us to the Boat -- where I was almost immediately introduced to E. R. -- I need scarcely add that in such society the journey was one of the most interesting and delightful I ever made. -- as for C -- nothing could exceed his politeness and attention. -- he seemed to have hardly a thought the whole day but how to promote my comfort & pleasure -- We discussd various interesting topics -- poetry philosophy &c & -- and generally united in sentiment relative to the different authors we reviewed -- our prime of course to transact their business according to good order -- I left
thy quondary friend E. Townsend her sister L. T. in the meeting
had not seen them before since the first day of the Y. M -- we
then also left them in possession of the house --<p-end>
<p-bgn>Thomas E & Charles dined with us -- the latter express'd his intention
of returning to P. the next day & most politely proffer his services
to escort me if I would trust myself to his care -- interrupted by
Ann Lowry & her spouse come to take tea. --<p-end>
<p-bgn>First day eve -- Must close this hasty scrawl -- to conclude my short history
I had no intention of aceedeing to Charles E's proposal at the time -- but afterwards
finding R. B. had been prevailed upon to stay till 6th day -- and that E Robson
Cousin <unclear>W</unclear>. Jackson & wife &c &c were going 5th day I concluded to accept it.
he call'd for me in a carriage the next morning -- Mary G accompanied us
to the Boat -- where I was almost immediately introduced to E. R. -- I need
scarcely add that in such society the journey was one of the most
interesting and delightful I ever made. -- as for C -- nothing could exceed his
politeness and attention. -- he seemed to have hardly a thought the whole
day but how to promote my comfort & pleasure -- We discussd various
interesting topics -- poetry philosophy &c & -- and generally united in
sentiment relative to the different authors we reviewed -- our prime
favorite Dr. Brown was not forgotten. C. gives him the preference to all
other metaphysicians -- on one subject we did differ, he does not
admire Mrs. Hermans -- seems to think her poetry does not reach the
[?]depths of feeling -- there is nothing soul-stirring -- [?] thee will
not be surprised at this when I add that he is an enthusiastic admirer
of Lord Byron -- thinks him almost the first among living
or dead Poets -- but I am forgetting myself into prolixity --
found Father on the wharf -- and B. Parker -- H -- and D. G. at Sans Souci --
The next evening Charles spent here -- his conversation is really delightful.
after associating with Ledro & c[?] it is perfect treat to discourse with
an intelligent enlighten'd & thoroueghly[?] convinced young Quaker --
interrupted by youth from N. York with a letter from Mary G__
[?] 3rd day evening after 10 -- I fully intended to [?] finishd my letter
tonight but Charles has been here till just now -- and talk'd so much
about Poetry -- music &c -- that I have forgotten what I intended
to say -- Please write very soon -- they are in haste
to retire -- and this must go tomorrow --
so adieu pour le present
Did thee know H Lewis is engaged to
be married? -- To Isaac Meridith of London G__[?][?]
has given up her school would thee like to ta__ [?]believe[?] they have no teacher yet
favorite Dr. Brown was not forgotten. C. gives him the preference to all
other metaphysicians -- on one subject we did differ, he does not
admire Mrs. Hermans -- seems to think her poetry does not reach the
<ill>depths of feeling -- there is nothing soul-stirring -- <ill> thee will
not be surprised at this when I add that he is an enthusiastic admirer
of Lord Byron -- thinks him almost the first among living
or dead Poets -- but I am forgetting myself into prolixity --
found Father on the wharf -- and B. Parker -- H -- and D. G. at Sans Souci --
The next evening Charles spent here -- his conversation is really delightful.
after associating with <unclear>Ledro & c</unclear> it is perfect treat to discourse with
an intelligent enlighten'd & <unclear>thoroueghly</unclear> convinced young Quaker --
interrupted by youth from N. York with a letter from Mary G__<p-end>
<ill><p-bgn>3rd day evening after 10 -- I fully intended to <ill> finish <del>d</del> my letter
tonight but <und>Charles</und> has been here till just now -- and talk'd so much
about Poetry -- music &c -- that I have forgotten what I intended
to say -- Please write very soon -- they are in haste
to retire -- and this must go tomorrow --
so <for>adieu pour le present</for>
Did thee know H Lewis is engaged to
be married? -- To Isaac Meridith of London <unclear>G__</unclear><ill>
has given up her school would thee like to ta__ <ill><unclear>believe</unclear> they have no teacher yet
[?] 3rd day evening after 10 -- I fully intended to [?] finish
other metaphysicians -- on one subject we did differ, he does not
admire Mrs. Hermans -- seems to think her poetry does not reach the
<ill>depths of feeling -- there is nothing soul-stirring -- <ill> thee will
not be surprised at this when I add that he is an enthusiastic admirer
of Lord Byron -- thinks him almost the first among living
or dead Poets -- but I am forgetting myself into prolixity --
found Father on the wharf -- and B. Parker -- H -- and D. G. at Sans Souci --
The next evening Charles spent here -- his conversation is really delightful.
after associating with <unclear>Ledro & c</unclear> it is perfect treat to discourse with
an intelligent enlighten'd & <unclear>thoroueghly</unclear> convinced young Quaker --
interrupted by youth from N. York with a letter from Mary G__<p-end>
<ill><p-bgn>3rd day evening after 10 -- I fully intended to <ill> finish <del>d</del> my letter
tonight but <und>Charles</und> has been here till just now -- and talk'd so much
about Poetry -- music &c -- that I have forgotten what I intended
to say -- Please write very soon -- they are in haste
to retire -- and this must go tomorrow --
so <for>adieu pour le present</for>
Did thee know H Lewis is engaged to
be married? -- To Isaac Meridith of London <unclear>G__</unclear><ill>
has given up her school would thee like to ta__ <ill><unclear>believe</unclear> they have no teacher yet