Manuscript Group 38
COPE FAMILY PAPERS
1793-1937
3.5 cu. ft.
Consists chiefly of correspondence, two letter books and sixty-five folders, 1804-1927,
of three generations of an upper middle class Pennsylvania Quaker family having
branches in Philadelphia, Chester, Bucks, and Susquehanna counties. Letters by
Thomas P. Cope (b. 1768, d. 1854). Philadelphia merchant and shipowner, his son,
William Drinker Cope (b. 1798), Susquehanna County farmer, and other members of
the family touch upon political matters; investments in canals, railroads, shipping
enterprises and real estate; road and railroad construction; agricultural pursuits;
religious attitudes; educational experiences; cultural interests; and travel.
Accounts, 1813-1892. (7 folders) {#38m.1}
Agreements, 1834, 1840, 1843 and undated. (1 folder) {#38m.2}
Correspondence, 1804-1927. (4 boxes) {#38m.3}
Genealogy, 1937. (1 folder) {#38m.4}
Land Papers, 1793-1882, undated. (8 folders) {#38m.5}
