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Folder 15

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Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson to Phelps, Winthrop Henry, 1863 Jul 27 - 1863 Jul 31

Folder 15

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
Scope and Contents

Two letters, in the first letter Lucy describes a prayer meeting she went to and visits from friends. She also talks about her health, the health of family members, and buying Winthrop E. new shoes. The second letter concerns Lucy receiving money from Winthrop, her telling Winthrop to take care in dealing with southerners, and what she is doing about clothing herself and the children on a limited budget.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1863 Jul 27 - 1863 Jul 31

Folder 15

Folder 15

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
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

Door, Samuel S. to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., 1865 Dec 6

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 15, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Sub-Folder 1
Scope and Contents

1 letter, in this letter Samuel is writing on behalf of the Congregational Society of Colebrook to offer the position as minister to Winthrop.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1865 Dec 6

Dow, John C. to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., 1864 Mar 2

Sub-Folder 2

 Other Level — Folder: 15, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Sub-Folder 2
Scope and Contents

1 letter, in this letter John writes that his deceased son in law’s money has reached home safely. Attached to this letter is one from his daughter Henrietta Sounsberry, who writes about hearing of her husband’s death and thanks Winthrop for being with him.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1864 Mar 2

Folder 15

Folder 15

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
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, Maria to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, [1863] - 1877

Sub-Folder 1

 Other Level — Folder: 15, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Sub-Folder 1
Scope and Contents 4 letters, in the first letter Maria talks about the possibility of going to stay with Lucy for a period of time when Winthrop is away. She also writes about events in the Civil War, the draft, and asks about Lucy’s children. In the second letter, Maria sends a note that she is on her way to visit Lucy and about the route she will take. In the third letter, Maria talks about what Lucy’s children are doing, her disappointment Lucy has not returned, those drafted, and news of friends. In the...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: [1863] - 1877

Robinson, Maria and Gobb, Elizabeth to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1849

Sub-Folder 2

 Other Level — Folder: 15, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Sub-Folder 2
Scope and Contents

1 letter, in this letter Maria writes about housework she is doing, news of family, and possible trips she will be making. In this letter Elizabeth writes about wanting to see Lucy, visits to friends and family as well as food eaten at these gatherings, the people who are involved in church, and the clothes family members wear.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1849

Notes on diary, part 13, 1945

Folder 15

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
Scope and Contents

These notes mainly contain background information on things and people mentioned and dates of occurrence in the diary of Winthrop H. Phelps. Some of the page numbers for these entries are listed. This section's main concentration is on the men of the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Artillery.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1945