1788.09.14 — Charles Phelps to Moses Charles Porter Phelps, September 14, 1788
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.
Charles Phelps
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4, Folder 5)
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives
1788
Public domain
Letter
1835.05.09 - Mary Huntington to Elizabeth W. P. Huntington, May 9, 1835
Mary Huntington writes to her mother, Elizabeth W. P. Huntington, about her decision to travel to Albany. She makes this decision after considering other people’s travel plans of and deliberating. She preferred to be accompanied by some of her family members, but had no choice but to travel alone.
Mary Huntington
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 20, Folder 13)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
May 9, 1835
Public Domain