Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1864 Aug 16 - 1864 Aug 24
Folder 85
File — Folder: 85
Identifier: Folder 85
Scope and Contents
2 letters, in the first letter Winthrop talks about selling their horse, money matters, soldiers ransacking southern houses and other actions, and messages for the children. In the second letter, Winthrop describes a battle the regiment is in and a man who was saved because a bullet hit his pocket watch. This letter was written on a letter from Henrietta E. Walker, who is writing to ask Winthrop to pray for her son, who has entered the army at 16 under an assumed name.
Dates
- created: 1864 Aug 16 - 1864 Aug 24
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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Litchfield CT 06759
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archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org