1831.10.14 - Elizabeth Huntington to John Huntington, Oct. 14th, 1831

1831.10.14 - Elizabeth Huntington to John Huntington, Oct. 14th, 1831

Elizabeth writes to her son John in response to letters that he has written her. She first declares that Charles Thompson from Philadelphia is the author of the “Commentary on Translation”, which another man named Mr. Smith recommended reading. She goes on to say that she recently attended a conference with her husband in Salem. Where another attender notes that she ought to have been invited to preach. She reports on a successful conversation with her child, Bethia. Elizabeth goes on to highlight other developments in the family and her pride in her children. Frederic is driven by academics. They were worried he wouldn’t like school, but now wish he was around the house more often. She concludes by saying that she apologizes for not receiving his messages sooner. Short notes are added to the letter by Mary, Bethia, Frederic and Dan Huntington

Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 11)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

1831-10-14

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