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Finding NumberMS 466/230/2
TitleLetter from Hannah Cadbury to Elizabeth (Elsie) Taylor Cadbury
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Date10 December 1902
DescriptionThis letter relates to Taylor Cadbury's acknowledgement as a Minister of the Warwickshire North Monthly Meeting.

Hannah Cadbury writes that Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury had inherited 'the gift of thy dear Grandmother' for ministry and remarks on the 'many clear evidences' of the 'helpfulness' of Taylor Cadbury's ministry of the Gospel at Bournville Meeting. Hannah Cadbury describes 'the approval and thankfulness' of Taylor Cadbury's friends 'that God had given thee such a gift', expressing her hope that her cousin's ministry would continue with 'fuller & wider measure'. Hannah Cadbury concludes her letter by suggesting that Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury might be guided by the Holy Spirit to attend Quaker Meeting at Bull Street and George Road.
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Related MaterialBiographical information about Hannah Cadbury taken from John F. Crosfield, 'A History of the Cadbury Family', Volume One (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985), p. xi and p. xv.
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AdminHistoryHannah Cadbury (1830-1904) was the daughter of Benjamin Head Cadbury (1798-1880) and his wife Candia Wadkin Cadbury (1803-1887). Benjamin Head Cadbury was the elder brother of George Cadbury's father John Cadbury (1801-1889). Hannah Cadbury was actively involved in philanthropic work in Birmingham throughout her life, serving as an adult school teacher and Guardian of the Poor. Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury's family journal letter dated 23rd September 1904 describes the death and funeral of Hannah Cadbury, reflecting her significance within the city.
LanguageEnglish
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