Edward Bellis (1827-1921) was a Friend born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, who emigrated to Richmond, Ind. in 1848. This autobiography, written in 1920, deals with his life in England, emigration to the US, and his activities as a Friend. Also included in the collection are letters to Harlow Lindley from Bellis and Joseph Dickinson. Transferred from Harlow Lindley Collection.

John H. Bond (1807-1897) was a Friend living near Windsor, Randolph County, Ind. The collection consists of a record of the family of his grandparents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Beals) Bond, his parents, Joseph and Rachel (Harrold) Bond, and of John H. and Emily (Hockett) Bond.