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Boardman, Sarah Hall Benham to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1848 Nov 19

Item 1

 Item — Box: 88, Folder: 31
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

One letter from Sarah Hall Benham Boardman to Cornelia E. Boardman primrily regarding Elijah George Boardman (son of Sarah H.B. and Henry M. Boardman) who was in Connecticut at the time studying at Yale College. Boardman expresses concern at the things Cornelia has told her about her son's behavior, wishes he would join a temperence society, and expresses her views on child rearing and permissiveness. She asks Cornelia not to share her letter with others and asks her to write often.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848 Nov 19

Creator

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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