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18th cen.: Correspondence including enslavement and servitude documents
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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1788.09.14 — Charles Phelps to Moses Charles Porter Phelps, September 14, 1788
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Charles Phelps informs his Moses (Charles Porter Phelps), studying at Harvard, that Reverend Austin is getting married. In the first part of the letter, Charles Phelps explains how his wife (Elizabeth Porter Phelps) tried to contact Moses in Cambridge, sending a letter and then sending General Porter, both without response. Charles Phelps instructs Moses to meet with Reverend Austin in Cambridge. Charles Phelps then explains that he received a letter from Moses and instructs him to write a letter to Reverend Austin. Charles Phelps affirms the family's good condition. He closes the letter by reminding Moses to remember his family and to be a well-behaved college student.
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4, Folder 5)
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Sunday evening 14th Sept 1788
My Son
Having an opportunity by Revd Mr Austin would inform you, your Momma sent you a letter last week by General Porter – but as you were not to be found, He left word to have you meet him in Boston – you not attending to it – and his business calling him home through Little Cambridge, brought the letter home – inclosed I send the Letter – your Momma sends by Mrs Austin / alias Jerusha Hopkins / for the [article?] she desired you to get in her letter to you – Mr Austin is to be marryed to Miss Jerusha Hopkins, this evening – and tomorrow they set out for Boston if he comes to Cambridge you will hear him with Complacence – I received your Letter by Roger Smith left Fryday – you will write by Mr Austin if you have opportunity – We are all well and desire to be remembered to you – Behave yourself as a steady, studious, youth –
I am your Affectionate Father,
Charles Phelps
Austin
Boston
Cambridge
Charles Phelps
College
Elizabeth Porter Phelps
Father
General Porter
Harvard College
Jerusha Hopkins
Marriage
Moses Porter Phelps
mother
Parent
Roger Smith
University
wedding
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18th cen.: Correspondence including enslavement and servitude documents
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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1788.03.14 — Charles Phelps to Moses Charles Porter Phelps, March 14, 1788
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Charles Phelps writes to his son, Moses Porter Phelps, who is away at Harvard University to remind him that his primary focus is to his studies and to act with dignity. He reminds Moses that the family misses him and that he may have the opportunity to see Elisha Dickinson and Nodiah Warner at Cambridge.
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Hadley 14th March 1788
My son
Having an Opportunity by Mr Dickinson, would just inform you, we are all well– I shall not come Down before April- would have you be careful to improve your time well, remember you have now a Price in your hands to get wisdom, and knowledge, and see you have a heart to it– avoid childish notions– and act with the Dignity of a scholar– you may have Opportunity to unite by mister Noadiah Warner and Elisha Dickinson- who are down with cattle they will see you at Cambridge (as they say), having but a moments Time you will excuse the shortness of the Letter– while I subscribe myself your Affectionate Father.
Charles Phelps
Moses P. Phelps
Ps. the Family Desires to be remembered to you–
from my
father date
14th March
1788
My father
Mar. 14 1788~
Mr Moses Porter Phelps
Student
Cambridge
Part by
Mr Dickinson
Reciev.d the written in full of the demands
Of Moses Porter Phelps
C. Phelps Mar. 14. 1788
Cambridge
Cattle
Charles Phelps
College
Elisha Dickinson
Father
Harvard
Moses Porter Phelps
Noadiah Warner
University
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18th cen.: Correspondence including enslavement and servitude documents
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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1789.06.01 — Charles Phelps to Moses Charles Porter Phelps, June 1, 1789
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Charles Phelps is writing to his son Moses while he is in college, informing Moses he hopes he is doing well and learning as well as behaving. Charles also suggests Moses write in his free time and not play cards. Charles goes on to inform Moses that he has not been able to send shoes yet due to his inability to obtain leather, but if this becomes an immediate concern, Moses should get some at Cambridge.
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4, Folder 5)
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1789
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My Son - Hadley 1st - June 1789
Having an Opportunity by Mr. Porter, would inform you we are all well - have not heard from you since I left Cambridge - I hope you improve your Time well - much may be done by you now - to furnish yourself with knowledge for your future usefulness in Life - you will consider the Eyes of many are on you - and it is expected you will behave like one who has had advantages beyond many - while you are not immediately imployed in your Studies, it would be much to your advantage to improve your vacant hours in writing - which will be greatly advantageous (scratched out something) on many accounts - you will avoid all unlawful Plays especially card playing and ever behave yourself with decency and good Manner - so as to obtain the Character of a Virtuous and good Scholar —
I expected to have sent your Shoes - but have not been able to get any leather yet - if you cannot waite any longer you must get a pair at Cambridge - you will write every Opportunity you have - I am your Affectionate
Father Charles Phelps
Back:
1-H My father
June 1 1789
Mr. Mores Porter Phelps
Student
Cambridge
Favor by Mr. Porter
From my father
Dated 1 June 1789
C. Phelps June 1. 1789
Cambridge
Card Playing
Charles Phelps
Hadley
Mores Porter Phelps
Moses Phelps
shoes
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18th cen.: Correspondence including enslavement and servitude documents
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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1787.09.22 – Charles Phelps Jr. to (Moses) Charles Porter Phelps, Sept. 22 1787
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This letter was sent from Charles Phelps to his son, Moses Charles Porter Phelps on September 22cd, 1787. At the time, Moses was a student at the University of Cambridge, and his father lived in Hadley. Phelps begins the letter by letting his son know that a collection of his items and a sum of money will be delivered to him by Mr. Thaire of Amherst. Phelps also informs Moses that Deacon Smith will arrive with a horse that Moses can use to travel home for his upcoming visit from school. Moses is further instructed to send any further requests for items back with the bearer of the letter. In the second half, Phelps states that the family is doing well; he also advises his son on appropriate conduct and encourages him not to take precautions not to get sick.
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1787
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My Son
We received your letters by Mr. Hodge - The deposition of your money I like well, had I known you would have wanted so many Books, should have left you more money- I wrote you before of sending some things by Mr. Chapin, but that opportunity has failed- have been very careful in seeking a chance to convey your things- and can find none better than a Teamster - Mr Thaire of Amherst who will deliver them to you- I send you a certification to the President- your Waistcoat, + Breaches and eight Dollar, in one of the Pockets- Shall send you a horse by Deacon Smith, that you may come home on the Sabbath, as the Deacon will attend the General Court - the 17th Day of October which will be the Time of your Vacation- If you want any things more, you will write for them, by the bearer-
We are all as well as common- would have you take care and not expose yourself to the cold by being out in the Evening Air without your surtout - Improve your time well, - habituate yourself to decent conversation, and behavior - [mind] and use no bad language - We all wish you well - while I subscribe myself your affectionate father
Charles Phelps
M. Porter Phelps
From my father dated September 22 1787
C. Phelps September 22 1787
My father September 22 1787
Moses Porter Phelps
Student Cambridge
(Charles) Moses Porter Phelps
advice
Books
Cambridge
Charles Phelps
College
Deacon Smith
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General Court
Hadley
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Morals
Mr. Hodge
Mr. Thaire
Parent
Sabbath
Son
Surtout
Teamster
University
Waistcoat
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18th cen.: Correspondence including enslavement and servitude documents
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions related to servitude at this property, or produced during the period 1745 - 1883 during which people were enslaved at this Hadley farmstead.
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1787.12.11 — Charles Phelps Jr. to Moses Charles Porter Phelps, December 11, 1787
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Father Charles Phelps sends a letter to his son Moses Charles Porter Phelps at his college in Cambridge (Harvard University). He explains that the family has not heard from their son in some time, and offers him an opportunity to send a letter back via Colonel Lyman, who might have been his primary and secondary school teacher and who will be in the area in coming days.
Charles then goes on to offer Moses advice concerning how he should carry himself as a young scholar as he enters the academic world. He recommends that his son associate himself with virtuous people, behave himself, and be sure to keep reading his Bible.
Finally, Charles explains that he will come visit his son in about a month, and informs him of recent town deaths, specifically of a young woman who died at 20 years old.
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4, Folder 5)
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Hadley 11th—December 1787
My Son—
Having an opportunity of sending a letter by — Col-Lyman– would inform you we are all well, have heard nothing from you since Gen’l-Porter’s return Mr. Paul Wright sat out this morning for Bolton but as he was going in the Pedling way– did not suppose he would get down so soon as Col-Lyman but defined him to call on you. If you have any thing to send you may have opportunity by him perhaps Saturday or the beginning of the next week.
I would recommend to you, to be particular in learning to write, these long evenings, – Much time may be lost in foolish Company – If you intend to make a scholar, you must be a careful improver of time — you must consider you are arriving to a state of manhood, and are now establishing your Character as a scholar– be not trifoling and Vane in your behavior associate yourself with the Virtuous and Wise — and you will guard against any indecent or profane Language — and always, remember you have business to transact between God and your own soul, every Day read your Bible — and learn to be a sober virtuous youth —
I expect, (if it comes snow) to be at Cambridge the second or third day of January, if there is no — sleighing shall send you a horse — We have had no snow yet — there have been several Deaths in Town since you went down – particularly a Daughter of Dea Smith, perhaps, 20 years old was buried last Sunday —
I am your affectionate Father– Cha- Phelps [Charles Phelps Jr.]
7.
My Father
Dec. 11. 1787
Moses Porter Phelps
Student
Cambridge
Honored by Col- Lyman
From my father dated
Dec 11th 1787
C. Phelps Dec 11 1787
(Charles) Moses Porter
Cambridge
Charles Phelps
Colonel Charles Lyman
Dea (Deacon) Smith
death
education
Father
General Porter
Hadley
Morals
Mr. Wright
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Son
Student
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19th cen: Huntington family correspondence
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions primarily of letters between Elizabeth and Dan Huntington and their eleven children.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions primarily of letters between Elizabeth and Dan Huntington and their eleven children.
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1832.03.21 - Elizabeth Huntington to John Huntington, Mar. 21st, 1832
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Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 11)
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A short note sent to Whiting when he was a student at Harvard, along with food and a pair of socks. Charles' wife Helen is ill and Elizabeth writes with evident pleasure about taking her baby granddaughter home to Forty Acres, making a little joke about the horse ride.
baby
Boston
Cambridge
Charles
Doctor Flint
Edward
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Fisher
food
Helen Frances Huntington
Helen Mills Huntington
horse
illness
John Whiting
knitting
NEEDS EDITING
Northampton
Oswego
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions primarily of letters between Elizabeth and Dan Huntington and their eleven children.
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Original documents and annotated transcriptions primarily of letters between Elizabeth and Dan Huntington and their eleven children.
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1844.09.05 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, September 5th, 1844
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1844-09-05
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 9)
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Elizabeth is writing to her son Frederic about things that happen and the things that she does in her daily life. She discusses his baby and her hope to see her grandson, who is possibly equal to the size of her son Theophilus. She updates him on what his other brothers and sisters are doing in other places or at home. She meets people in Northampton, has calls with people, and goes to church. In the end of the letter, she encouraged him to continue to work and add as much religious instruction to his work as he can.
Amelia
Andover
Boston
Cabotville
Cambridge
children
Elizabeth
Francis
Frederic
George
Hannah
Mount Warner
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Fisher
Northampton
religion
Saratoga
Theodore
Theophilus