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1832.06.30 Mary Huntington to Elizabeth W. P. Huntington, Jun 30, 1832
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In this letter, Mary writes to her mother, Elizabeth, and agrees that she should accompany her cousin to communion. Mary laments that she cannot have such discussions about religion with her friends, and not only does she wish to make a public profession of her faith, but she wishes that her brothers would join her—even though she does not have the authority to ask them. However, Mary fears that she will not return home from Mrs. Willard’s school before the first Sabbath in August. The examination is to begin July 25 th and last one week, so that the girls may return home sooner, and Mary wishes to know the plans regarding her return in the next letter. She fears that she must wait for her sister Elizabeth, whose homecoming is also uncertain. Finally, there is also a cholera outbreak in New York and Fort Millar, adding urgency to her homecoming. Though Mrs. Willard says she looks pale, Mary writes that her health is as usual, and that she wishes to return home as soon as possible. Even still, Mary asks her family to pray for her and to let her know their plans for her homecoming as soon as possible.
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Troy June 30 th 1832.
Dearest Mother
Your letter I received this noon. Like all your other letters it gladdened and comforted my heart, by the piety and sympathy which it breathed.
My sentiments with regard to coming to the communion are in unison with your own, as you will perceive by my last letter to you, which I hope [and?] this, you have received. You ask if it would not be advisable for me to accompany cousin for a line to the Lords table. If I know my own wishes upon the subject, I think I can truly say that I should think it would. But what I fear is, that I shall not be at home as soon as the first Sabbath in August. In case I should not, is there no way by which I could jour[ney] come forward to the Communion? If there can be any steps taken relative to this I should think it would like to know it as soon as you can let me know.
You ask me too, if I have not by this time discovered that nothing but the favor of God, and the Spirit of Christ’s religion, can satisfy me. I should be a poor learner indeed, if after all the dealings of God’s providence, I should continue as thoughtless as ever. Guilty as I am, and as far as I am from the right way, still I wish to be on the Lord’s side, and be numbered among his own peculiar people. Indeed to think of being an enemy to him who has laid down his life for us is enough to destroy all the comfort, for this life, and that which is to come. How I should enjoy a conversation with my friends now, upon these things. If you are all as usual at home, I imagine you are preparing to welcome the approach of another Sabbath. And though we are separated from each other, still I suppose our meditations upon the coming holy day will be similar. How consoling to think that the same [&?] mighty power and goodness encircles us all, though he is as high above us as to be invisible to our mortal eyes. As it is rather late I must bid you goodnight.
July 1 st Sabbath Evening. My dear mother I am have been spared to enjoy another Sabbath and am in comfortable health. Both parts of the day I have attended public worship, at Mr. Tucker’s church. We had an excellent discourse this morning, from these words, “Look unto me, and be ye saved,” all &.C. This afternoon the sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered. While they were celebrating this solemn rite, I could not but think with what feelings of I should for the first time approach my Saviours table, if I should be permitted to return home. Mrs. Willard has made some alteration with regard to the examination, intending to have it earlier than before expected, but as I do not wish to enter largely into this subject this evening, suffice it to say, that my life and health are spared, and if you will send for me I shall hope to be at home by the first of Sabbath in August. If God in mercy should grant this, I should like at that time to make a public profession of my faith in Christ, if Mr. Stearns should think proper. It is the wish of my heart that in this solemn act, my brothers should join with me. As to the older ones I know it is not for me to advise them, but Frederic I feel as if I had more right to counsel, you said all that was necessary to us both last winter, and I can only say now that my opinions agree with those you expressed at that time. If we are all alive and well at the close of the term, it is my wish that I should be sent for, as the uncertainty respecting Elizabeth’s coming would make it rather unpleasant for me. Good night dear mother.
Monday, July 2 d . This morning Mrs. Willard informed the scholars that if nothing happens to prevent, the examination will commence three weeks precisely, from tomorrow which is the third. It is by her authority therefore that I say this. It is my wish that some one should come after me before the examination closes as it would be very desirable for me—providence permitting—to be at home by the first of August. This I think deserves to be taken into consideration. There is so much doubt about sister Elizabeth’s coming that I should not like it to have it depend upon this. You are aware my dear mother how irksome it is for young people to be obliged to [illegible—damaged]. I will leave it with you to persuade Father, and [illegible—damaged] as soon as possible the result. Mrs. W. told me at table this morning that I looked pale but my health is nearly as good as usual.
I hardly dare to look forward to the pleasures of going home. Every thing this side the grave is so uncertain that it seems wrong to calculate upon any thing of an earthly nature. It is nearly time for study hours to commence and I must say goodbye for the present.
Monday noon. I am a little disappointed at not receiving a letter, to day, but shall look for one tomorrow. I hope there will be no mistake about the time that the vacation commences. Mrs. Willard herself said that it the examination would begin the 25 th , and will probably last a week, this is to avoid having a great crowd, and so that the girls can leave a week sooner. Though the teachers most of them will remain probably the next week, still I do not think there will be a good opportunity to study, then. Does Is it your own ju[dgement] advice that I should wait for Elizabeth? If I am alive and well at that time, and if it is impossible for you to send for me, could you not give direc[tions?—damaged] for sending me home in the stage? How my pen as well as my thoughts run upon this. Pray for me that my mind may be staged upon the Rock of Ages, and that amid all the vicissitudes of the present would my heart may reprove itself upon God through Christ, and that I may have an unfailing portion in heaven.
Tuesday July 3 d . Mrs. W. told us this morning that there were reports of cases of C cholera in N. York and Fort Millar. She is going to call the trustees together this evening to consult with them. Do just as you think best about sending for me. She says she does not know but the parents had rather their children with them at such a time. May the Lord in mercy avert from us this terrible judgement. I hope if we are all alive and well I shall not fail of seeing some of our family after me before the first of August. Write soon and let me know your plans. In the mean time pray much for me and believe me to remain ever you very affectionate daughter
Mary D. Huntington.
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1832.06.23 Mary Huntington to Elizabeth W. P. Huntington, Jun 23, 1832
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In this letter, 17-year-old Mary Huntington is writing to her mother Elizabeth Huntington. Mary is away at school in Troy, New York, at the Troy Female Seminary—later the Emma Willard School. Mary writes that she has been unwell. She appears ill, homesick, or anxious, or a combination of some or all of the foregoing. The 1832 cholera epidemic ravaging the region—Mary refers to it as the "dreaded disease" and "terrible scourge in the land"—seems to be driving much of her worry. Mary regrets that she has neglected her devotion to God and things above, and expresses a renewed desire to "honor the Redeemer" and publicly profess her membership in the church. Mary recounts speaking earlier in the day with a physician. He described her as "very nervous" and left her with some suggestions—avoid tea and hot coffee—together with Valerian powder and iron pills. Mary has missed two her music lessons because of her ill health. Mary uses this letter to again request that someone come for her. Because she did not receive a letter that day, she tells her mother that she half expected her father to arrive. Mary concludes by giving love to her mother and the family.
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Troy, June 23 rd 1832
Dear Mother
Thinking I might spend a few moments profitably as well as pleasantly in conversing with you, I have gladly availed myself of this opportunity for doing it.
Since I have been unwell, and since this excitement respecting the dreaded disease has existed, my thoughts have been running in a more solemn channel than usual, and among the many, many, things which I recollected as having left undone, one thing I regretted exceedingly, and that was, that I had not united myself with Christ’s visible family, while there was such a favorable opportunity. It seems to me now that it would be an honor too great for me to belong to his visible family on earth, and to labor, and suffer if need be, in his service. This ought certainly to be my highest aim. But then I am so far from God in my daily walk, so cold in prayer, that it seems to be almost profane for me to desire to belong to his people. If I were to look to my own strength to accomplish the work of salvation, it would never be done. But we read in the gospel of Jesus “that we can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth [sic] us,” and that Christ has died for all who will believe in him. If God should spare my life until I could get home, it seems to me now, that I should delight to give myself to him in the way of his appointment, namely by coming forward to his table. It appears to me as if there would be a sweet satisfaction in doing it. Pray for me that I may be permitted to honor the Redeemer, whether the path lies through pleasure or pain, health or disease, life, or death.
As to my health, it is not very good though I am able to be about. This noon, as the physician was here I thought fit to consult him. He gave it as his opinion that I was very nervous, and wished me to abstain from tea and hot coffee, and drink instead, cold milk and water, and coffee with a great deal of milk. He left me the Valerian powders to take, and a box of iron pills. I hope they will be blessed to me. I have omitted taking my musick [sic] lesson twice on account of ill health. I suppose there is no need of my repeating what of late I have so often said namely that I should like to have somebody sent after me. [Prior sentence was crossed out at later date?] Indeed I some expect pa tonight as I received no letter today. But I know I am not thankful enough for all the mercies that I have received, and wish I had a more grateful heart. Give a great deal of love to all the family, and accept a large share for yourself, from your affectionate daughter Mary D Huntington.
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June 26 th I have kept this letter some time in order that I might add anything new if I wished. The trustees give it as their opinion that as there is at present no immediate danger, the school had better be continued. But if you feel as though you had rather have me with you when there is such a terrible scourge in the land, I hope you will send for me by all means. I should like to have your permission to return at any time in case it should be necessary. I desire to be thankful that so far I have been preserved in safety. Goodness & Mercy have followed me all my days thus far. Will you & Father have the goodness to give me a particular permission to come home if I chose.
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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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1832.06.18 Mary Huntington to Elizabeth W. P. Huntington, Jun 18, 1832
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Mary Huntington
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This is a letter written by Mary Huntington to her mother Elizabeth W.P. Huntington where Mary writes about her current state of living. Mary addresses the reports of cholera that have been happening around her. She writes that there have been so many reports that it has made her feel uneasy and unable to attend church but tells her mother not to worry. Mary mentions a report that she got from church about an insurrection of Irish immigrants in the northern part of the city, and the soldiers who attended church that day will go up and suppress it. Mary writes again about the cholera problem, stating that while Irish immigrants have died from it, "only one of the inhabitants of the states has fallen a victim to it." Mary is thankful for the grace of God being there during her times of comfort and hardship.Mary writes that she has given a full update on what's happening in her life. She finishes her letter by stating that Elizabeth can send to her as she sees appropriate and that she wants to be sent home privately and not by stage, but will leave whenever Elizabeth thinks proper.
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June, 18th, 1832
Dear Mother,
Since my recollection, I never passed through such a scene as I have ['since' crossed out] within the last two days. So many different reports about the cholera has almost made me sick last night. I had considerable fever. I waked up ['from at' crossed out] and heard the clock strike one then slept again till two, when I waked again and so on till morning. I did not rise till after breakfast yesterday. I stayed at home from church both parts of the day. But this morning I feel so much better that you need ['not' crossed out] give yourself no ['any' crossed out] uneasiness respecting me.
The girls who attended church last evening brought home a strange account. An officer came up into the pulpit and spoke to Mr. Beman in a low voice. This spread consternation throughout the whole assemble. Mr. Beman then told the assembly that [hole] was no cause for alarm, that there was an insurrection [hole] the Irish in the north part of the city, and requested all the soldiers in the meeting house to go and assist in quelling it.
You may possibly heard of frightful stories about this disease, but I hope you will not believe them. It is true that the Irish immigrants have died with it, about thirty miles above the city, but only one of the inhabitants of the states have fallen a victim to it and that was in Montreal or Quebec.
If I could but feel an entire trust in the goodness of God, that would be the surest preservative. I desire I know to be thankful for the many favours I enjoy, and to see a Father's hand in my trials as well as my comforts. I have given you as correct a statement as possible respecting the state of things which exists here. You can do just as you think fit about sending for me. If Mrs. W she she returns should break up her school, I should like much better to travel home by private conveyance than in the stage, as it makes one so sick to ride in the stage. I hope you would not be alarmed, as Mrs. Hudson thinks there is no cause for it, and as you know the state of things I say again do just as you think proper.
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