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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06364 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1826 |
| Title | Esther Speakman to Martha Richardson discussing unrest in the community |
| Date | 7 November 1826 |
| Author | Speakman, Esther (fl. 1826) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks her for her letter. Discusses Robert Dale Owen's change in the plan of the New Harmony community, so that "every person who joins themselves to the community for the term of five years gives in his or her propity for the use of the community." There is discontent in the community because some are finding it difficult to change their former lifestyle, however disgruntled individuals have left the community. Now "there is more virtue and less immorality among us than in any other town in the known world." "We think before long we shall be able to boast of the best schools in the known world." Her brother's family are well, but Elizabeth sometimes wishes herself back in Philadelphia. Founded in 1825 by Owen's father, the socialist community of New Harmony ended in 1827. |
| Subjects | Religion Woman Author Women's History Socialism Morality and Ethics Education |
| People | Owen, Robert Dale (1801-1877) |
| Place written | New Harmony, Indiana |
| Theme | Women in American History; Education; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |