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Contains 153 Results:
Correspondence, 1818
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Harriet Perkins (1793-1821) was a daughter of Andrew Perkins and Elizabeth Taylor Perkins.
Perkins, Harriet to Boswell, Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham, 1818 May 3
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Writes about Elizabeth's health and the benefit of the spa; news of family, friends, and visitors.
Perkins, Harriet to King, John, Mrs., 1818 Nov 23
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Writes about health of her mother and of Mrs. King; her happiness found in her religion; news of family and friends.
Correspondence, Perkins, Joseph to Perkins, Andrew, 1768 Mar 28
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Intended to have given Andrew a visit before his departure, but now thinks it not probable; he informs Andrew of his his concern and wishes for him; offers his admonitions.
Correspondence, Goodrich, Eliza Champion to Deming, Dorothy Champion, 1818 Nov 12
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Writes to express her concern regarding cousin Clarissa's illness.
Correspondence, 1853-1902
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James Mason Hoppin (1820-1906) was the husband of Mary Deming Perkins Hoppin, a daughter of Charles Perkins and Clarissa Deming Perkins. 2 folders.
Hoppin, James Mason to an unknown recipient, circa 1852
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A note of thanks is written to an unknown recipient on monogrammed note paper. Hoppin expresses a desire to make some little gift as an expression of respect and is grateful for continued and repeated kindness to his family.
Hoppin, James Mason to Lucretia, 1853 Feb 11
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Written in Salem, Massachusetts, Hoppin expresses a sincere thank you for the gift of a Morse atlas as he is “entirely established and set up in the geography department” “which is indispensible.” Mary feels remorse for the passing of her friend Elizabeth for she was a true friend and death cannot separate them. Both Bennie and Fred were pleased with their gifts in the box and news of their development is shared as well.
Hoppin, James Mason to Hoppin, Mary Deming Perkins, 1888 Jan 1
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A letter written in Berlin, Germany describing what Hoppin has seen of the city, museums and other sites he has visited, as well as how he feels about the city. He thinks Mary would approve. He attended a lecture on jurisprudence and even took his old seat.
Hoppin, James Mason to Hoppin, Mary Deming Perkins, 1888 Jan 14
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A letter written in Berlin, Germany at the Hotel de Nord. Mason describes his journey to Berlin from Dresden in a neat and pleasant car albeit it shaky. It kept him in constant motion from one side to the other but enjoyed the trip. The city has grown a lot since the last time he was there and the hotel is conveniently situated. He describes the shops as very fine, attended the theater, walked about the city, and includes musings and other details of his day for Mary.