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1840.10.25- Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, October 25th, 1840
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Describes Elizabeth's reading in the journals the Monthly Miscellany and the Western Messenger, including appreciation of an essay on "a sister's influence" written by Frederic and presumably meditating on his sister Mary's recent death. The letter also discusses the receiving and sending of letters and packages within the family, Dan Huntington's health, and in a postscript, Elizabeth's fondness for singing in church.
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1840.04.21 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, April 21st, 1840
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Elizabeth begins with apologies for not writing sooner, and thanks for Frederic's attentions through her sickness. Letter discusses Frederic's missionary work visiting prisoners, ferry transportation to Northampton now that the bridge is out, rules about visiting a child at school, reading Longfellow's poetry collection Voices of the Night, Frederic's eye troubles, herbal medicine, and the illnesses of various friends. The letter contains much religious commentary on prayer, church services, various ministers and a mention of Dan Huntington preaching in Deerfield. It ends with a detailed description of reunion in Heaven. There is a lot of cross-writing additions to this letter, including a joke about a neighbor and the Whig Party.
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1835.03.27 - Elizabeth Huntington to Mary Huntington, Mar. 27th 1835
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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 reading the memoirs of Hannah More, an English religious writer and philanthropist. The reading is too long for Elizabeth, a very busy woman, but she does enjoy it from time to time. Speaking of time, she then goes on about how short life is and how, because of that, one needs to fear the wrath of God when living and she then praises God. After praising God, she goes on to talk about the family business, sleighing, and visits from her children about Franny and Charles who visited her. As most mother’s do, she inquires about Mary’s health and reminds her of the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and adequate exercise. In the post-script, Elizabeth mentions that Theodore was offered employment by Mr. Fisher, but has selected to stay at home in Hadley and farm. She concludes with the celebratory exclamation that J.P. Huntington was elected as vice-president for the Agricultural Society of Northampton.
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<p>Hadley March 27th, 1835-Friday evening</p>
<p>Dear <a class="external text" href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/maryhuntington">Mary</a>,</p>
<p>Mr. Fisher’s letter to <a class="external text" href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/theodorehuntington">Theodore</a>, reached us today, and yours of this same date, (16th) came last Saturday. Since we received yours, I wrote to you, but I believe I omitted to say as much about your return home as I intended. The time really draws near, and we begin to think it is time to make some arrangements for your journey. Theodore has indulged a hope, I believe, tho’ rather secretly, that he should make a visit to George this Friday; but if he should finally fail, I think you would do well to take the infamy of Mrs. Swift as some other friend who may be coming as far as Albany; and then if you with it, some of the family will meet you and accompany you home. Mrs. Fisher will not think it unkind, though, if we feel desirous of having your company at home. We are not required to love our neighbor better than ourselves. I doubt not she feels very thankful that we have shared you no long; and I feel satisfaction in the thought that my little granddaughter will very soon be all to her, that a fond mother can desire, affectionate obedient attentive to the wishes of her parents, and devoted to her mother.</p>
<p>Mr. Tabin has lent <a class="external text" href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/bethiah">Bethia</a> memoirs of Hannah More, which your father and sister are reading with eagerness. It is so large a work, that I (page 2) dare not think of reading it in wim. This focused work gives me an acquaintance with many great characters, much as Johnson Garrick Bishop Parteus Cooper John Newton etc. etc. but there are duties which have a stronger claim [for] me, than her ancient worries can urge: so I shall content myself with just taking a glance at them now and then, remembering that the present is not designed as a state of enjoyment but action, and that our reading should be so directed as to qualify us for our several phases of action. My time is far short; the little that remains for one to do must be done quickly- and I am greatly solicitous that my effort may be so employed as to promote the cause of truth and holiness; and yet almost everyday is a witness of my failures, and until the mercy of God prevent it, must witness against me in the day of final account. Thanks be to God that we have a High Priest, not one who could not be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but who was tempted in all honesty like as we are yet without sin. It is indeed comforting to think of our Savior as a man of sorrow and acquaintance with grief, for if the captain of our salvation was made fearful thro’ suffering much more do we need the fear of tribulation to refine and fortify us. Then the same strength which enabled him to overcome and sit down with his Father in his throne, is offered to us, that we also may overcome and sit down with him in his throne.</p>
<p>We have had very good sleighing this week; and <a class="external text" href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/charleshuntington">Charles</a> and Helen availed themselves of it to make (page 3) us a visit on Tuesday with the children. Franny looked very fresh and healthy; little Charles has no color but enjoys fine health, and is a very pleasant quiet little fellow. Marianne Phelps does her visit the first of April. After that Helen hopes for Bethia’s company a little whole. –</p>
<p>I hope your confinement does not injure your health. If you find that it does, you had better quit at once; and continue to have more exercise. You know that attention to diet and exercise have always been very necessary to your health; and I have had some doubt with regard to the stimulation system. your food ought to be plain of sufficient quantity, nourishing and easy of digestion. But you know all this. I hope we shall hear from you often. Let us know what arrangement you make with regard to coming home that we may be able to appoint if necessary. – I have been trying to persuade your father to write to you, but he has not yet come to the right [indecipherable].- With the kindest remembrance from all to all. I am as ever most lovely, your affectionate mother.</p>
<p><a class="external text" href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/elizabethwhp">E. W. Huntington.</a></p>
<p><br /> Post Script: Theodore has found employment at home for the present year. He wrote a letter to Mr. Fischer last week to this effect; he feels very much obliged by the kind intent which Mr. F expresses in his welfare, but is not now at liberty yo avail himself of it. I am of the opinion that he has had enough of clerkships to serve him one year at least. The independence of a farmers life can only satisfy him. One piece of news I forgot to mention; at a late meeting of the Agricultural Society at Northampton Mr. J. P. Huntington was elected one of the vice-presidents! </p>
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1846.02.25 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Feb. 25th, 1846
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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, services, lectures and her own reading. Elizabeth writes on her health, and that of family members, and expresses well wishes. In this winter letter she describes snow storms and celebrates that the house stays comfortable even in the coldest weather.
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Charles
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Elizabeth
Frederic
Hannah
illness
James Welsh
Judge Lyman
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Mr Pierpont
Mr. Ellis
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1843.01.24 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 24th, 1843
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This was a letter from Elizabeth Huntington to her son, Bishop Frederic Dan Huntington. In the letter, Elizabeth Huntington expresses her approval of her son’s performance at the ordination. She notes her pride in his vast efforts in his parish and all he does for the poor of his community. Further, she describes how she is happy that he encourages the poor to attend religious meetings. Elizabeth also states in the letter that she included old garments and old books for her son to distribute to the poor in his parish. She then warns her son of the dangers of being a young minister in Boston who eats dinner with his parishioners. Elizabeth views this action as a conformation to the custom of living in a city and a threat to spirituality. Finally, Elizabeth apologizes for Charles sending him a letter, which found fault in his conduct.
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Jan 24 1843 To Frederic Dan Huntington [1]
[box 12, folder 9]
Elm Valley Jan. 24th 1843 – Tuesday-
My Dear Frederic,
Your truly cheering and satisfactory letter, was received on the sabbath, [2] this with those to Charles, [3] and the interesting matter contained in the pamphlet, [4] with the animating services of our public worship, [5] as performed by Mr. Cranch, made it for me a high day indeed – and I think I felt in some faint and imperfect degree that the “Lord is good, and that his mercy and wrath forever.” [7] Happy for us, if in that storm as well as sunshine our faith and hope. and joy in his government may continue the part.
In this lone [8] valley,[9] in a measure shut out from frequent intercourse with the many – although surrounded by precious and beloved friends- such an arrival as we had on the sabbath given a new spring to our spirit and sends the animal fluid more briskly through the frame.[10] It opens new subjects for that, which tires by being always occupied by the same object, even tho’ these objects may be innocent and good. – I asked your father what he thought of your performance at the ordination [11] his reply was – with an emphasis, beautiful. [12]
Your letter from the beginning to end was precisely what I wished – and to begin with the odd fellows, I can say that if your only connection with them, consists in going in to pray with them as you do in the House of Reps.[13] and you then leave them, I am satisfied.[14] The account you give of your labors and success in your parish,[15] is highly gratifying [16] – Be assured, I am with you often in thought,[17] and near you and your ever on my heart before the many [feat?]. The Lord give you wisdom and zeal abundantly, from his Infinite Fullness and strengthen you as you need, both in the inner and outer man. I am happy to find that you are attentive to the poor [18] – that you take measures to encourage their attendance in religious meetings – when the Savior first preached among the Jews, he quoted from Isaiah, [19] among others, this striking passage, “to the … is preached.” So should every minister speak, and labour, that the “common people may bear him gladly-.”
The care of poverty and in which you describe has been in my thought much – and I have collected a few things to send to you for them- they are old garments, but by mending (which if the woman cannot get work she can have time enough for) they may be made useful thro' this winter. It is the saying of one wiser than we, that the destruction of the poor is their poverty [20] – their want to management, economy, economy and industry are great hindrances to their prosperity. But above everything else, is their spiritual destitution to be deplored. Thinking that possibly some of the family may be able and willing to read – I put in a few old books [21] – hoping that a blessing may accompany the truth - Perhaps you had better examine the bundle, and if anything is unsuitable, dispose of it in some other way.
You speak of dining out with a parishioner. [22] This is one of the [dangers] [23] to which a young minister in [Britain?] is exposed. [24] I have … in these occasions in general, and as they are usually conducted as unprofitable, perhaps … than this. But I have confidence in your good judgment, and sense of duty, [25] and cannot believe that you will habitually confine yourself to a dinner table hour after hour, in order to conform to the customs of society – I cannot doubt but your deep sense of the value of time, and the infinite weight of thou duties, which are [pushing?] upon you, duties which are connected with the eternal welfare of immortal spirits, will inspire you with resolution to turn away from these... and not to forget to watch against the [true?] great enemies of souls- the world, the flesh and the devil.[26] But after all I ought not to dictate to you. I do not and hope you will not regard thus what I have said. I was … that Charles [27] wrote to you as he did, and so far from finding fault, I would encourage and help you were it in my power. We who are at a distance, and ignorant of many circumstances relating to you conduct – should be careful not to condemn or wound your feelings by our suspicions.[28]
Mr. Feisher [29] leaves for Franklin tomorrow – he will probably be in Boston from after your return from New York- by him if he is willing. I send the bundle, also a silk dress, [30] which your sister B [31] – wishes you to get dyed for her at Barrett dyehouses [32]- another errand- I will thank you to procure of Arthur [33] [or elsewhere?] a … of paper like this sheet- or of about this size and send by Mr. Feisher – also the [child?] duties and devotions by Mr. Farr. Mr. Feisher will hand you a dollar to pay for these and perhaps other things I may be indebted to you.
With the kind salutation to yourself and the dear girl, also to Arthur and Francis [34] from all of us. I am … most surely your affectionate mother. Elizabeth
Saturday evening Jan 28, 1843 – Your father began a letter last week to send you by Mr. Cranch – but the weather and the start of the ground being such as to make it favorable for going into the woods, he has occupied himself then nearly every day this week [35] – this will be to you a sure evidence of his health and strength … ever since our pleasant excursion to Boston [36] and the pleasant circumstances attending our visit with you- we both have enjoyed an unusual … of health and strength. I hope your journey to New York will do as much for you. It is too bad that you should come [after?] us and not let us see you. I have read Mr. Ware’s Piece on Peace [37] with delight, it is beautiful. [Mr Gamuth?] change to Mr. Smith [38] too is excellent. It would be well for young ministers to read over their service occasionally -. Mrs. Clarke [39] has had a … from Mr. Ellis [40] lately in which she did not find quite so much ardor on the subject of his selling at Northampton as the … this might be owing to the state of her health. she is timidly nervous – sometimes nearly deranged. As Mr. Feisher was going round by Franklin [41] I did (third page crop) not send by him. Charles [42] talk of going to Boston next week; if he can take it I shall send this package by him. the money also will go on here very quietly - Little Walter [43] visits us often with Samuel [44], who takes good care of him. he has learned to … going to East .. soon if the travelling will do … found your books and shall try to send them by Mr. Cranch. Theophilus [45] wrote you by … you will not forget it. The spirit of Jesus be with you.
Rev. Frederick D. Huntington [46]
Rev. Mr. Cranch [47] Mr. J. Hote [48]
By Feisher Logan [49] Boston
1 Son of Dan Huntington and Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
2 Sunday
3 Son of Dan and Elizabeth Huntington. Brother of Frederic Huntington.
4 According to the Five College website, Bishop Huntington (Frederic) published numerous books and pamphlets throughout his lifetime.
5 The 1820’s saw religious revival in which Unitarians, Methodists and Baptists joined the once popular Congregational Church. Elizabeth Huntington joined church at 19 and married a reverend, but in 1828 she was excommunicated from Hadley Congregational Church after stating that she didn’t believe the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were united in the trinity.
6 Referred to as Reverend Cranch on front of letter. Was he the town reverend?
7 Most likely quoting the bible, but I was unable to find the exact quote in the bible.
8 Elizabeth seems to imply that she is lonely. This implication probably comes from a motherly motive to try to persuade Frederic to visit.
9 Connecticut River Valley
10 Energizes them
11 Ceremony of consecration to the ministry.
12 Demonstrates proud feelings for son. Could Dan Huntington not write himself?
13 What House of Representatives is she referring to? The United States House of Reps?
14 Elizabeth seems to be concerned with whom Frederic is praying with.
15 Pastor of South Congregationalist Church in Boston. Would later enter priesthood of Episcopal church.
16 Again, she is proud of her son.
17 Elizabeth seems to express maternal and caring instincts.
18 Christian values involve helping the poor.
19 Book in the bible
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dyehouse
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Frederic
New York
ordination
postal delivery
poverty
prayer
reading
Sabbath
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1813.01.28 - Elizabeth Huntington to My dear Daughters, Jan. 28th, 1813
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The Huntingtons are still living in Middletown Connecticut, but daughters Elizabeth and Bethia are visiting with their grandparents at Forty Acres. Their grandmother and aunt are teaching them to spin and knit. In her letter, their mother praises her daughters' new needle skills and reminds them to develop themselves morally and religiously as well--asking about how they treat their grandparents and each other and about their Bible reading. She informs them about the progress of their brothers' Bible study, sends candy, apples, and cloth their grandmother can sew into clothes for them. She tells them about her work at home doing laundry and washing the floors, work clearly heavily supported by household servants Marcia and Zewky, and she praises the wonders of their new steam washer.
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<p>Misses<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/elizabethhuntington">Elizabeth</a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/bethiah">Bethia</a><span> </span>Huntington Hadley</p>
<p>Middletown January 28th 1813 Thursday evening past 11</p>
<p>My dear daughters, I find that unless I write to you I may not expect a letter, so am determined next time there shall not be that excuse - . I am very much pleased indeed that you have learned to spin nicely - I thought in the course of all winter you might, but you have quite gone beyond my expectations. With regard to spinning you have done well - do you do as well in obeying your grandpa and grandma, and your aunt - and in submitting to all their advice and directions? Do you live peaceably together, without foolish quarrels and disputes? Above all do you remember your Creator, the God who made and keeps you, and that merciful Saviour, who said "suffer little children to come unto me." & do not ever forget, what a privilege it is to go to Christ - to ask him to forgive your sins, and make you his own good children - this he can do, and none else can. I wish you to begin the catechism and learn and repeat word for word, 4 answers every day. Last week<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/edwardhuntington">Edward</a><span> </span>began, he learns two in a day, and has now got to "how doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?" I am much pleased with your reading the bible, & hope you are careful to read slow distinctly and with propriety[.] Your grandma & aunt have a great task to do for you - and I hope you will try every way to please and assist them.<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/williamhuntington">William</a><span> </span>has written to you, he and I have made some candy and send some to you that in the small paper is for your grandparents and aunt; that in the brown for Mr. Morrison, as I suppose you Bethia would like to give him something. I send a few apples to your grandpa, supposing you too would like some that came from home -- a piece of checked cloth I send you for [tyers?] - it was a remnant or I should gladly have sent Martha one like it - I have partly cut them. They are not separated, as I did not know how much longer to make one than the other; you will get your aunt or grandma to do it, and likewise to fix the shoulder straps and cut them right, under the arms. I send a little yarn, Bethia, for you to knit a pair of mittins for yourself, as yours are quite too small - ask your grandma to show you, and knit them quite large. Elizabeth you may tell your grandma that I should like to have your and Bethia's white woolen stockings coloured like your others if it is not too much trouble - you may likewise tell her that our steam washer does admirably - it is not more to wash them after steaming, than to washing them in one suds. It is almost nothing to get the dirt out. Marcia does all the washing after 11 or 12 o'clock and washes the floors by night, which used to take me and (Zewky?) both all day. It is now after 12 - you will therefore feel as if ma ought to go to bed. When we talk of you Edward and<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/johnhuntington">Whiting</a><span> </span>perfectly long to see you both -- & I am sure you cannot think how much I wish to see you, it is enough to say I am your mother<span> </span><a href="https://www.ats.amherst.edu/globalvalley/exhibits/show/pph-papers/people/elizabethwhp">Elizabeth</a>.</p>
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Bethia
Bible
catechism
Charles Phelps
EDITED
education
Edward
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Phelps
household help
knitting
labor
laundry
Marcia
Middletown
morality
Mr. Morrison
needlework
reading
servants
sewing
spinning
steam washer
Whiting
William
yarn
Zewky
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19th cen: Huntington family correspondence
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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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Original documents and annotated transcriptions primarily of letters between Elizabeth and Dan Huntington and their eleven children.
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A project of the Amherst College American Studies course "Global Valley" in collaboration with the Porter Phelps Huntington Foundation and University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives.
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1844.10.01 - Elizabeth Huntington to Bethia Huntington, Oct. 1, 1844
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Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
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Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 1)
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1844-10-01
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Correspondence
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Describes the family's activities over the course of several days, including Elizabeth's reading on the sabbath, the family's craft activities, the harvest, and visits to family members. Throughout the letter, Elizabeth also dwells on themes of mortality and spirituality, mentioning family deaths and tombstones, and attributing her "solemn" feelings to the onset of autumn.
agriculture
Bethia
crafts
EDITED
Elizabeth
reading
Sabbath
wedding