Letters from Wilhelmina Nisbet to Charles Nisbet

Letters from Wilhelmina Nisbet to Charles Nisbet
Number of Pages: 
24
Date: 
1789-1792

Wilhelmina Nisbet, the Countess of Leven, writes three letters to Charles Nisbet a series of letters regarding religious affairs in the United States and Great Britain as well as Nisbet's position at President of Dickinson College. One "young gentleman" reported, as Wilhelmina explains, that "the Holy Sabbath is not regarded, & the churches in Philadelphia very ill attended." Lady Leven also asks for news regarding the families of both Nisbet and Benjamin Rush. Transcripts included.

Time Period: 
Location: 
MC 2001.7, B1, F38-40
Origin: 
Gift of Mrs. Louise Chase Sisk
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