1842.06.21 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, June 21st, 1842
Elizabeth has written a letter to Frederic updating him on the whereabouts of, presumably, family and close friends. She specifically mentions Judge Lyman’s disease and as, a result, impaired cognitive abilities. Elizabeth’s sister, Lydia, has also shown no signs of improvement and has been newly diagnosed with dropsy. The local physician has prescribed medication to Lydia, but Theodore intends to take her to Hartford to aide in her recovery. Elizabeth ends her letter on an upbeat note describing a delightful ride with her mother. In the end, she sends her love and blessings to Frederic.
Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 9)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
1842-06-21
Courtesy of the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation
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1844.07.15 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, July 15th, 1844
Elizabeth is writing this letter to the youngest of her children Frederic Huntington and his wife Hannah. The couple just had a baby boy, which Elizabeth is very happy about and hopes they teach him about the importance of Christianity—god, prayers, heaven. Elizabeth also says during these happy times, we must remember the people who have died beforehand, like Frederic’s brother and sister and their babies: the circle of life.
Elizabeth cannot wait to see the new baby and then talks about some other travels she and her children will be partaking in soon. Elizabeth goes on to talk about the other members of the family: Walter goes everywhere with his father, but hasn’t learned to talk much. Theodore is quite well, but has started to feel sick again. Other than that, Elizabeth and her husband were preached to yesterday. Some other people in the community are also feeling sick. Frederic’s father is very busy with the silk worms and helping his kids, Frederic’s siblings, rake and cultivate the garden. Then she signs it off by wanting to hear about Frederic’s parish and love to both him and Hannah.
Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 9)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
1844-07-15
Courtesy of the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation
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Correspondence
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.
Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington