1847.01.14 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 14th, 1847

1847.01.14 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 14th, 1847

Elizabeth explains the delay in responding the Fredric’s previous letter due to her illness she has been facing which limits her ability to write. She also advises him on connecting with the mothers in his community through the church so they can be influential in the community. Elizabeth also elaborates on her support for the Mexican war and talks about where people who support the cause can go enlist in the army. She also talks about the connection between the church and the Mexican war, and how the church can influence their opinion on the war. Elizabeth also refers to the different travel plans of different family member and friends within the local community. Elizabeth informs Fredric on the state of affairs on their farm, in particular the transportation of butter.

Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 10)
Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

1847-01-14

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