Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1864 Mar 5 - 1864 Mar 18
Folder 74
Scope and Contents
3 letters, in the first letter Winthrop talks about a soldier who dies in the hospital, trying to send a package home, news of camp, and Lucy’s health. Also attached to this letter is a letter to Frances Phelps, which says how much Winthrop misses her. In the second letter, Winthrop describes preaching, going to a prayer meeting, and changes in officers and personnel. In the third letter Winthrop talks about news of friends in camp, bringing a former slave woman home to be their servant, and lists the money he has sent home and what it is to be spent on.
Dates
- created: 1864 Mar 5 - 1864 Mar 18
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
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