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Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., 1865 Mar- 1865 Apr 16

Folder 36

 File — Folder: 36
Identifier: Folder 36

Scope and Contents

Three letters from Lucy to Wintrhop. Two letters reference buying a seat in church. In the first letter Lucy writes about the death of Mrs. Dolittle and the children’s schooling. This letter also includes an attached letter from Winthrop E. Phelps, who talks about church and wanting to visit. In the second letter, Lucy discusses her health and visitors to the house. There is also a letter attached to this from Harriet Phelps, describing the treatment and death of Etta Shattuck. In the third letter, Lucy talks about the assassination of President Lincoln, the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward, and household purchases.

Dates

  • created: 1865 Mar- 1865 Apr 16

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.00 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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