Phelps, Winthrop H., rev. to Phelps, Winthrop E., Phelps, Harriet F., Phelps, Edward W., and Phelps, Frances R., 1865
Folder 54
File — Folder: 54
Identifier: Folder 54
Scope and Contents
2 letters, in the first Winthrop congratulates Winthrop E. and Harriet on becoming confirmed Christians and tells them the requirements of being a good Christian. In the second letter, Winthrop explains in detail his journey back to his regiment and begs his children to be good for their mother. He also talks about the surrender of Gen. Lee, the assassination of President Lincoln, and the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward.
Dates
- created: 1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Phelps, Winthrop Henry, 1818-1885 (Person)
- From the Collection: Phelps, Lucy Fassett Robinson Benjamin, 1822-1901 (Person)
- From the Collection: Phelps, Ethel L. (Ethel Lowerre), 1888-1969 (Person)
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
Contact:
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7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org