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Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1864 Mar 5 - 1864 Mar 18

Folder 74

 File — Folder: 74
Identifier: 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

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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