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1843.10.14 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, October 14th, 1843
Remembrances of Mary's death begin a letter about another family illness (unclear whether it is Edward or Dan who has worrisome digestion troubles). Elizabeth sends her youngest son many pounds of butter and instructs him on how best to store it. The…
Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Sabbath evening near 11
Elizabeth is writing to Frederic, his son, so as to keep in touch. She expresses her joy in seeing her husband write letters to the children. She goes on to request Frederic to send in clothes that need mending and accept the pair of socks that she…
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.
1835.03.27 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Mar. 27th 1835
This is a letter Elizabeth wrote in response to her daughter Mary. Here they are making plans for Mary’s visit as well as updating her on news about the town and its members. She shares with Mary how her sister Bethia and her father are currently…
1835.03.22 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Mar. 22nd, 1835
In this letter, Elizabeth Huntington writes to her daughter Mary, apparently for the first time in a while (she talks about the “awkwardness” of picking up again something that one has neglected). She updates Mary on her family and on other…
1835.01.25 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Jan 25th, 1835
Elizabeth begins her letter to her daughter, Mary, by reflecting on how she now rejoices that her deceased daughter Catherine is now free of sin. She then continues to fear for her children (especially Mary) as she feels that being away from home…
1833.04.17 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington Apr. 17th, 1833
This initial section of the original document is a letter from Elizabeth to her daughter, Mary. The first paragraph talks about the happiness Mary’s letter brought to her parents during a time of ‘gloom’. Mary’s father Dan had been trying to write to…
1833.01.06 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Jan. 6th, 1833
Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington is writing a letter to her daughter Mary. It is the evening of the Sabbath, and Elizabeth has taken the time to remind Mary of some important aspects in pleasing the Lord. She reminds Mary of the importance of…
1832.07.03 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Jul. 3rd, 1832
In the beginning of the letter, Elizabeth starts by telling Mary about how a stranger from New Salem, who she does not seem particularly fond of, was knocking on her door. She tells Mary about how she proceeds to let him in, but hopes that this third…