Benjamin, Andrew Gardner to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1842 Oct - 1843 May 14
Folder 1
Scope and Contents
6 letters, the first letter talks about getting together for an engagement. The second and third letters are requests to take Lucy for a short ride. In the fourth letter, Andrew talks about news and health of family and friends, when he and Lucy will get married, and apologizes for putting off their engagement. In the fifth letter, Andrew writes about a flood in Lucy’s hometown, reaction to news of friends Lucy has written about, and setting the date of the wedding. In the sixth letter, he talks about memories he has with Lucy, friends at home, trips Lucy is planning on making, and discusses the date of the wedding.
Dates
- created: 1842 Oct - 1843 May 14
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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