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Folder 3

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Contains 16 Results:

Phelps, Chole R. May to Phelps, Winthrop Henry, undated

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents Four letters, the first is a fragment and concerns information on Phelps family genealogy. The second letter contains information on Winthrop’s sister, Charlotte, becoming ill as well as the health of other family members. It also includes news of family visits. The third letter information about the health and activities of friends and family as well as Chloe’s desire for Winthrop to write to other family members, his sister Charlotte in particular. The last letter discusses family...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: undated

Folder 3

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Phelps Family Papers consist primarily of correspondence. Most of the letters date from 1854-1865 and were written to or from Rev. Winthrop Henry Phelps, who served as chaplain to the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery during the Civil War and from his wife Lucy F. Robinson Phelps. Among the most noteworthy of the papers are a series of diaries maintained by Rev. Phelps. Several of these were edited by his granddaughter Ethel Lowerre Phelps in 1945 and published as limited editions titled...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1797-1901

Robinson, Ann and Robinson, Frances to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1847 - 1849 and unknown date

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 3, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Sub-Folder 1
Scope and Contents

3 letters, in the first letter Ann writes about news and health of family members. Frances talks about her health and how she misses Lucy. In the second letter, Ann talks about visiting family, asks about Lucy’s home life, and describes Fourth of July celebrations. Frances talks about visitors and news of family members. In the third letter Frances talks about the activities of family members. Frances talks about her garden, and messages for Winthrop E. Phelps.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1847 - 1849 and unknown date

Robinson, Ann to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1863

Sub-Folder 2

 Other Level — Folder: 3, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Sub-Folder 2
Scope and Contents

1 letter, it concerns the housework Ann does and also tells of an explosion that occurred in New York.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1863

Robinson, Ann, Robinson, Henry Clay, and Robinson, Frances to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1852

Sub-Folder 3

 Other Level — Folder: 3, sub-folder: 3
Identifier: Sub-Folder 3
Scope and Contents

1 letter, in it Henry writes about the weather and the work he is doing on a farm. Frances talks about her health. Ann talks about their mother’s health and what family members will be doing in the summer.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1852

Benjamin, Andrew Gardner to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1843 Aug 11 - 1843 Oct 20

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents 4 letters, in the first letter Andrew talks about the wedding date and telling his mother about the wedding. He also writes about becoming a teacher, what he is currently doing, and a dream he had. In the second letter, Andrew talks about reports that the Benjamin’s have failed financially, visiting his brother in New York to discuss matrimonial matters, and when he expects to return home. In the third letter, he talks about how he wants to see Lucy, what he did on his trip to New York to...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1843 Aug 11 - 1843 Oct 20

Folder 3

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Phelps Family Papers consist primarily of correspondence. Most of the letters date from 1854-1865 and were written to or from Rev. Winthrop Henry Phelps, who served as chaplain to the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery during the Civil War and from his wife Lucy F. Robinson Phelps. Among the most noteworthy of the papers are a series of diaries maintained by Rev. Phelps. Several of these were edited by his granddaughter Ethel Lowerre Phelps in 1945 and published as limited editions titled...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1797-1901

May, C.W. to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., 1868 - 1880

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 3, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Sub-Folder 1
Scope and Contents

2 letters, in the first letter C.W. talks about the death of Winthrop’s mother. In the second letter they write about visits from friends and about a family coat of arms.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1868 - 1880

May, C.W. to Phelps, Chloe R. May, 1830 Dec 27

Sub-Folder 2

 Other Level — Folder: 3, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Sub-Folder 2
Scope and Contents

1 letter, in it C.W. talks about where he is boarding in New York, church services, religion, their health, and wanting Chloe to visit.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1830 Dec 27

Bingham, J. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1847 Aug - 1847 Sep

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents

2 letters, in the first letter J. writes something similar to free-verse poetry describing the landscape surrounding him and his family. In the rest of the letter, he talks about visiting friends and relatives, and the weather. In the second letter, he writes in a similar manner as the first letter, except about people they know. In the rest of the letter he discusses how he enjoys writing letters and how Lucy should ask questions.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1847 Aug - 1847 Sep