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Box 85

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Contains 75 Results:

Plumer, Avery to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1879 Nov 4

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 31
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Avery Plumer writes to Cornelia E. Boardman with thanks for a letter received from her and an accompanying volume of sermons. Apologies for not writing sooner, tells of family news and hopes to see her again soon.

Dates: Other: 1879 Nov 4

Pynchon, Harriet E. to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 32
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Harriet E. Pynchon writes to Cornelia E. Boardman from Great Barrington, MA on April 4th of an unknown year. Pynchon reports on her health and that of her family, mentions the new organ at church, and thanks Cornelia for her generous gifts. She notes she has broken Mr. P. of liquor and gives other news of family and church.

Dates: Other: undated

Reese, [William] Henry, 1856 Apr 25

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 33
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
Scope and Contents William Henry Rees writes to Cornelia E. Boardman on 25 April 1856 from near Bridgeport, PA, noting receipt of her letter which was detained in Bridgeport, CT. Rees encourages Cornelia to visit and says he would like to meet her at the opening of the convention in Philadelphia. He reports on his poor health and asthma attacks an asks her to inform the doctor that he has the breathing apparatus and says he would be glad to get a prescription from the doctor as the combination of potash and...
Dates: Other: 1856 Apr 25

Schacht, Theo to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 34
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Letter to Cornelia Boardman from Theo Schacht written in New Haven, undated, noting that he is sending her his photograph and a small box of chocolate from Germany. He reminds her of her promise to send him a photograph, recalls a visit to her at New Milford, amd sends love to family and friends. He also encloses a rose for Mr. Schroeder (either her brother-in-law or nephew) and expresses his regards.

Dates: Other: undated

Sill, Richard to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1876, 1878

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 35
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Two letters from Richard Sill to Cornelia E. Boardman. The first, dated 1876 Aug 12, thanks Cornelia for her letter and her check of $20. Sends regarnds to Fred, Neelie, and Lilly. Mentions having found old letters from his friends at St. Ann's Hall and provides some detail. The second letter, dated 1878 Mar 25, requests financial assistance. Sill has been ill and cannot work, but has depleted his savings.

Dates: Other: 1876, 1878

Smith, Marietta to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1863 Jul 7

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 36
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Marietta Smith writes to Cornelia E. Boardman from Derby CT 1863 Jul 7 to thank her for her photograph which she placed in her album next to Bishop Williams. Tells news that her mother (Glory Anah Shelton Smith) died; says she will visit Fred and Mary if the army does not interfere, and that she is sorry to hear of Daniel's illness.

Dates: Other: 1863 Jul 7

Smith, Sarah L. to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1871 Sep 24

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 37
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Sarah L. Smith sends condolences to Cornelia E. Boardman on the death of her brother William Whiting Boardman. Also gives news of her travels and family.

Dates: Other: 1871 Sep 24

Tibbs, Eliza to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1879 Oct 23

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 38
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Eliza Tibbs sends thanks to Cornelia E. Boardman from Middletown for a barrel of applesauce.

Dates: Other: 1879 Oct 23

Watson, Sarah to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1853 Mar 23

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 40
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Sarah Watson sends condolences to Cornelia E. Boardman on the death of her sister Caroline Boardman Schroeder.

Dates: Other: 1853 Mar 23

Watson, William to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1865 Jun 5

Subseries 1.1.1

 File — Box: 85, Folder: 41
Identifier: Subseries 1.1.1
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Reverend William Watson writes to Cornelia E. Boardman from Plymouth, CT to ask for financial assistance for an unspecified project and noting that her family could do more. Some reference is made to a college. Cornelia drafts a reply on the blank last page indicating that her family is called upon frequently to give to various causes and she must give what she can to each. She can only promise to add $100 to the collections.

Dates: Other: 1865 Jun 5