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Phelps, Martha L. to Stanton, [Lucretia] Phelps, 1863

Folder 41

 File — Folder: 41
Identifier: Folder 41

Scope and Contents

4 letters, in the first letter Martha talks about being unable to promise to visit and news from the town. In the second letter, Martha discusses church and religion, the draft, a list of those confirmed, and shares various ways to prepare currants. She also asks about family and writes different things to tell them. In the third letter, Martha talks about the draft, her and her husband’s health, and news of friends and family. In the fourth letter, Martha describes some household chores, a sermon from church, news of friends, and the death of E. Wege.

Dates

  • created: 1863

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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