Benjamin, Joseph Augustus and Benjamin, Harriet F. Robinson to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1844 - 1848
Sub-Folder 1
Scope and Contents
4 letters, in the first letter Harriet and Joseph inquire about life after her honeymoon and wanting Lucy to come visit. They also talk about moving family out of the town because of a large amount of consumption. In the second letter, Harriet talks about visiting friends and news of family members. Joseph writes about news of family and winter activities. In the third letter, Harriet talks about the health of family members, activities she is engaging in, and wanting Lucy to visit. Joseph talks about various activities the family has done that winter. In the fourth letter, Joseph talks about goods that Lucy ordered. Harriet’s portion of the letter is about making a skirt and about the new house she and Joseph are moving into.
Dates
- created: 1844 - 1848
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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