Scope and Contents Four letters, in the first Lucy describes what Col. Kellogg was wearing at his funeral in detail, and who has been visiting the house. In the second letter, various clothing and household purchases are described as well as receipts for money forwarded to soldier’s families. In the third letter, Lucy describes her activities involving the garden, money matters, and the family that has been visiting. There is also a letter attached to this letter from Harriet and is about what she is doing in...

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...

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1 letter, in this letter Laura talks about things she is doing at a farm house, someone losing their wallet, and trying to return Lucy’s shawl to her.

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1 letter, in this letter Bradley tells Winthrop that at a meeting he was unanimously nominated as the Chaplain for their regiment.

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1 letter, in this letter Julia writes about a trip Lucy went on, the weather, and news of friends and family.