Thomas Hopkins Journal
Permanent ID:
11183Call number:
Am .082Date:
1780Image Description:
Thomas Hopkins, a Quaker, was the manager of the Friendship Salt Works in Great Egg Harbor, New Jersey. His journal, which spans from August 11 to October 20, 1780, describes his monthly travels from Philadelphia to the salt works, as well as the daily operations, chores, and working conditions there. The last four pages are an undated statement of Hopkins' involvement with prisoners during the British occupation of Philadelphia.Please note that this item has been rebound and the covers are not original to the manuscript.