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Phelps, Winthrop E. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1860 Jul - 1865 Jul

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 47, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Sub-Folder 1

Scope and Contents

5 letters, in the first letter Winthrop tells of his desire for the family to write him letters and talks about mills, buying paper there, and information about friends. In the second letter, Winthrop talks about letters that he has received and his journey to school. In the third letter, Winthrop tells his mother he has arrived safely at school. In the fourth letter, Winthrop discusses news of the second Connecticut Heavy Artillery, news about school, and expresses his desire to buy a gold pen. In the fifth letter Winthrop talks about the journey to visit his father and his carpet bag being stolen.

Dates

  • created: 1860 Jul - 1865 Jul

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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