Box 4257.002

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One letter from John Johnson of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to Reverend John Stockton of Crosscreek Village, Pennylvania, discussing business and a message from Johnson's wife about Jonathon Allison's wife having twin boys.

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A letter from C. H. Robinson of Charlestown, New Hampshire, to her brother and sister discussing daily life, church activities, a visit in the future, and maple syrup.

Scope and Contents Two letters written by William Eliott Allard of Haverhill, New Hampshire, on one sheet of paper to Mr. John Currier and Mrs. Laisey Purkins. Both letters ask about friends. He asks Currier about how the haying went and then cryptically explains that he would have liked to help but that he is in jail. He then asks Currier for fifty cents to get some tobacco. In the letter to Mrs. Purkins, he asks her to tell someone named Allan that he will pay "him all up if he will wate [sic]." On the back...

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A letter from M. Baller of Townshend, Vermont, to his parents about running a boarding house. He notes that there are already two "table" boarders paying $6.00 each per week, and that he could take at least two more. He explains that the arrangement with the current boarders is "we let them have the room, and they furnish it, we take care of it, they get their own washing done."

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Letter from A. Wakefield of Bangor, Maine, to Hollis Bowman in San Francisco, California, concerning some business and legal affairs that were delayed as a result of his serious illness.

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The letter from Mary M. Shepard of Pittsfield, Pennsylvania, to her friend Dora E. Durkel of Conneaut, Ohio, discusses of the weather and mutual friends.

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One letter from Luella Smith of Readfield, Maine, to her cousin Cora B. Smith, giving her news of deaths in the family, her sorrow and loneliness, as well as other family news.

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A letter written by B. F. McAtee of Reading, Pennsylvania, to A. O. Hewitt of Bainbridge, Ohio, about his share of the inheritance of Ms. Pepple. He claims to be entitled to 1/7 of her property in the amount of $731 plus interest and gives instructions for settling the estate. A note written on the envelope states that the letter was answered in 1877 with an offer of $375.

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One letter from Virginia Barns, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvanis, to her uncle, updating him on her marriage, children, and other family.

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Letter from Jennie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Clara, reminiscing about the first Decoration Day and the upcoming Centennial.

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Letter from Lucinda Jenks of Pottersville, to her brother, detailing the number and age of their animals as well as news about about friends and family.

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Letter in which Mary discussed daily life, fabrics, dyeing a dress she was making, and the health of family members.

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Contains news from Mary to her cousin concerning "Dr", who is very ill and expected to pass away, and news of other family members including a new baby.

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Letter from Mrs. Rowe of Freemont, Pennsylvania, to her son, D. Watson Rowe in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He has left home for school and s She admonishes him to write often and to avoid "bad company.".

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This collection contains a letter to Albert A. Hartzell, a student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, from his mother in Alstead, New Hampshire, telling him about a young man who asked for a copy of one his father's sermons to be used in an oration competition.

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Letter written by Mrs. H. M. Clapp of Albany, New York, to Mrs. E. B. Rogers wishing her well though they may never meet again. There is also a note card pasted inside the letter that appears to be a birthday wish from Mrs. Clapp to Mrs. Rogers on her 84th birthday (1887 November 11)

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A letter written in 1883 by Frank of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Louisa Voss of Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing the news of various friends and family members.

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Letter from H. Holden of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a cousin about the happenings in the community and her health.

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Letter to Lula from her sister Rosa Schumpp at St. Joseph's Academy (probably a boarding school) discussing her namesday gifts from her aunt, her pleasant afternoon, and her upcoming first confession in English. Aunt M. De Sales also writes that Rosa is doing fine.

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Two letters written to Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ford, from Mrs. Ford's mother and another friend, filled with typical gossip, with one letter describing the rumor regarding an African American man at a local woman's house.

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Two letters, written by J.E. Burnham in New York City, New York, to his wife in Saco, Maine. In the first letter he tells her that the doctor holds out no hope for his mother, and in the second, written after his mother's death, expreseses how sad he is.

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Letter from M. E. Stapleton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to daughters Nellie and Hattie saying she would send money and then bring them some Chinese silk and other necessities on her next visit ending the letter with proposed travel arrangements.

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Letter from Eva of Waterbury Center, Vermont, to her cousin Flora Dover of Andover, Vermont, discussing various friends and family members.

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A collection of letters sent to Ira W. and Flora Peabody of Lebanon, New Hampshire, from friends, family, and others from 1890 to 1907, dealing mainly with the lives of the writers and mutual aquaintances.

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A collection of letters sent to Ira W. and Flora Peabody of Lebanon, New Hampshire, from friends, family, and others from 1890 to 1907, dealing mainly with the lives of the writers and mutual aquaintances.

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Letters written to Celeste Bussell, of Ballston, Saratoga County, New York, and Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, discussing friends and family.

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A letter from Charles Smith to his friend Will, telling of his recent move to Lexington, Massachusetts, to attend business school.

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Papers and letters of Max Schloss of New York City, New York, including a poem about President Grover Cleveland's reelection, a letter from President Cleveland's private secretary, and two drafts or copies of letters written to the president on different occasions.

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Two letters written to Fannie by her mother and father discussing their daily lives, farming, and society issues including deaths.

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Letters to and from Augustus and Nelia Merriman, talking of family news, the couple's children, and news of the farm.

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Letter from Katharene Peirce Allen of Jamaica, Vermont, to her granddaughter Minnie, with news from family and friends at home. She also tells Minnie about family members going to the sugar house and predicts that there may only be "a little sugar."

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Letter written from The Quincy Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, by W. Eager to Elsie, sending his condolences on the death of her mother.

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Letters written to various members of the Hayes family of New York City, New York, Bennington, Vermont, and Coalton, Ohio.

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Letter from Jessie in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to Alice about her mother's illness, a paper she read at a club meeting, and news about mutual friends.

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Letter written by Molly, a governess in Haverford, Pennsylvania, to Dr. Henrietta P. Johnson of New York City, New York, talking about her Christmas plans and saying that she is nearly through with her Christmas shopping. She also says that her employers are very considerate and "do everything to make my position easy."