Elizabeth Chads

Quaker. Widow of John Chads, namesake of Chadds Ford and @Cfhistorical. "You lift me and I'll lift thee."

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

John praise be! You have kept us all safe, I am sure of it. You probably think me daft for staying but I couldnt leave our home #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

These panes of glass keep rattling with each cannon fire. How I have any glass left in the windows is a miracle #BoB1777 #MansionOnTheHill

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

Dear @NephewHouse stop fretting over the springhouse! That can be mended with due time #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@LiseTaylor14 Oh I pray you do not come now! You will not survive the battle! #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@LiseTaylor14 @NephewHouse Indeed he did. Thank you for reminding me. If it can weather this battle it can weather anything! #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@TownsendJ77 please takecare of thyself! My heart is still pounding from the cannons here #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@TownsendJ77 My nerves are hanging on by a thread dear Friend! A cannonball has just hit our springhouse! I fear the cannons are getting closer #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@NephewHouse a cannonball has hit our springhouse! Please pray with me #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@LiseTaylor14 if it is safe for thee, would thee like to help me make some more bread?

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

Oh @NephewHouse the cannons they shake the house so! My heart...Im not sure if I can take this! John oh John! I wish thee were here #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

The cannons have begun! My hands are shaking while Im kneading this dough...must forget abt whats going on outside #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

The dough is rising...butter's getting low...according to local sources...the Chads House is the place to go! #WeHaveTheBestBread #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

Maybe if I place some of the bread outside on my wall the soldiers will have some to enjoy...and I wont be directly aiding the War #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

First loaves of bread are done! I dont think it will be long before the soldiers outside discover it...#Bob1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@NephewHouse I will not leave this home, the home that John left me. No war or general or person can move me #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

I cannot believe thine eyes...instead of seeing deer & rabbits outside my door I see soldiers & cannons. What will come of thee? #BoB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

@GenGreene77 @TownsendJ77 Quakers utterly deny outward wars & strife this is our testimony to the whole World #BoB1777 #SocietyofFriends

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

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[Joseph Townsend @TownsendJ77]

@GenGreene77 We generally believe it is right for us to remain neutral. Not everyone has to pick a side #ConcernedFriend #BOB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

I agree! Thou speakest the truth! https://t.co/AyBKVb9tuF

[Joseph Townsend @TownsendJ77]

@GenGreene77 stand aside! As Friends we cannot take any active part in the war, as part of our principles. #QuakertoQuaker #BOB1777

[Elizabeth Chads @ChadsElizabeth]

Bread oven is heating up & almost ready. What should I make for supper on the hearth? @NephewHouse any suggestions? #BoB1777 #WhatBattle