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Elizabeth Huntington to Bethia Huntington, Tuesday Evening
: Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington writes to her daughter, Bethia, about attending a funeral and visiting Theodore, Bethia’s brother. Additionally, she tells of the possible logistics surrounding the weekend’s visit and the other company involved.
1846.05.07 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May 7th, 1846
Elizabeth is writing to her son for the first time in a while because she has been very sick. She thanks God for her recovery. People are traveling but they are worried about Elizabeth because she has been so sick. She is able to sew during the day…
1846.02.25 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Feb. 25th, 1846
This is a letter from Elizabeth Huntington to her son Frederic. In it she details daily life and interpersonal interactions within the community. She brings religion into her writing through textual quotations or just by writing about sermons,…
1845.10.25 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Oct. 25th, 1845
Frederic hasn’t written to his mother in a while and Elizabeth is just updating him on the happenings of what she has heard from her other children and neighbors such as, little George’s health has improved since the last update.
1845.09.21 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Sep. 21st, 1845
In this letter written on September 21st, 1845, Elizabeth Huntington addresses her son, Frederic. In the first paragraph, Elizabeth writes about Frederic’s job as a minister. She seems very proud that her son has grown up to be a focused man with a…
1845.05.20 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May 20th, 1845
This is a letter to Frederic written by his mother. The letter is mostly just checking in with her son to see how he is doing, but there are some instances of substance. In the beginning of the letter, his mom talks about how she is glad that they…
1845.05.08 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May 8th, 1845
The first part of the transcription is Elizabeth copying a letter from William she received earlier that day. William writes to his mother to let her know that he has rented out his farm for the harvest season and will be setting out on a trip early…
1845.01.04 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 4th, 1845
Elizabeth is updating Frederic on the family’s activities, health, and town news. She specifically notes his father’s slow recovery and hopes that Frederic’s return will restore their father’s health. Elizabeth also mentions the excitement…
1844.11.29 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, November 29, 1844
This letter is part of a correspondence between Elizabeth Huntington and Frederic Dan Huntington. In the letter, Elizabeth refuses to satisfy Frederic, citing God and reason as her rational. However, to show her affection, she attached a pair of…
1844.06.02 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jun 2nd, 1844
The letter is from Elizabeth to her son describing her trip to visit his sister and her respective family. The mother begins with her trip and gives some specific details about the visit. She says that the family hopes to move to Oswego while some of…