Mission with Prophetic Power: The Journal of John Woolman (SRSC 12)

Introduction

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1754–1763 The French and Indian War. 1756

Formally begins writing his Journal .

1756

Most Quakers renounce service in government offices, significantly impacting Pennsylvania. Composes letter sent by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting urging Quakers to be true to their spiritual heritage. Publication of “Some Considerations on Keeping Negroes: Part Second.”

1759

1762

1763 Journey to native people at Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. 1763–1764 Much of “A Plea for the Poor” likely written at this time but not published until 1793. 1767 Journey on foot, alone into Maryland. 1768 Probable date of publication of “Considerations on Pure Wisdom and Human Policy.” 1769–1770 Considers making a trip to the West Indies and decides against it. 1770–1772 Revises and rewrites Journal , preparing it for publication. 1772 Embarks on trip to England. During this year he writes a number of essays, published after his death. 1772 Dies of smallpox on October 7.