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Benjamin, Joseph Augustus and Benjamin, Harriet F. Robinson to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1844 - 1848

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 7, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: 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

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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