Box 85
Container
Contains 75 Results:
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 62
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Note to Cornelia E. Boardman from Lilly L. requesting that Cornelia inform her whether she is going to the ball, what time she will arrive on Monday, and "what will be your dresses."
Dates:
Other: undated
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1823 Aug 27
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 63
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Dates:
Other: 1823 Aug 27
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1851 Mar 29
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 64
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter from Martha to "My Dear Cousin" thanking her for a letter she received the previous day. Notes that Aunty asked her to write that Anan wants apple trees (the 1850 Census lists Anan Buck living with Cornelia as a hired man). Aunt had a short letter from Elijah (possibly Elijah George Boardman, son of Henry) that he wanted his gun. Also notes that Daniel is going to graft trees (the 1850 Census lists a coachman named Daniel Jacklin living with Cornelia).
Dates:
Other: 1851 Mar 29
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1846 May 20
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 65
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Dates:
Other: 1846 May 20
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1830 Sep 30
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 66
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter signed "Mary" written from Middletown, CT addressed to Cornelia E. Boardman. Mary writes of spending the night with Harriet, who she thought to be dying. Describes a visit to New Haven and all of the New Milford friends she saw there, as well as a trip to Hartford where she visited Miss Beecher. Requests that Cornelia visit.
Dates:
Other: 1830 Sep 30
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1844 May 4
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 67
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter from Ithaca, NY from Mary to Cornelia E. Boardman. Thanks her for her long letter; notes having received letters from Mrs. Schroeder. Asks Cornelia to tell Caroline that she has a good idea of Mary's religious character, but would like to be more about other parts of her character in order to complete her work. (This may refer to the Schroeder's daughter Mary who died in 1842. "Memoir of the life and character of Mrs. Mary Anna Boardman" refers to a poem titled "Stanzas, suggested by...
Dates:
Other: 1844 May 4
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 68
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Cornelia Elizabeth Boardman was the sixth child of Elijah Boardman and Mary Anna Whiting. She was born August 4, 1808 in New Milford, Connecticut. She attended school in New Haven where her brother William Whiting Boardman resided, and New York where her sister, Caroline Boardman Schroeder, lived. Her father died when she was 15 years old. Despite several proposals of marriage, Cornelia chose to remain single and care for her mother, who lived to the age of 80. Cornelia inherited the family...
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Other: undated
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., undated
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 69
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter written to Cornelia E. Boardman from New Milford in response to a leter from her regarding political divisions within the church. Gives details of difficulties in attracting a minister and notes that "the Rev. E. Huntington [Possibly Enoch Huntington, rector of St. John's Church] is at the bottom of all this and that all our difficulties may be traced to him." The author indicates that he does not wish this communication to be made public but that the time may come when things "may...
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Other: undated
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1838 May 26
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 70
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter to Cornelia E. Boardman signed EDW written from New Milford, CT. The author notes exerting herself in an effort to get garments done. Notes she would have liked to make a night cap but that she had no help and had to prepare three meals. Mentions calls from Ellen Wright and Mrs. Clark; notes that she fears Cornelia's mother and Aunt Betsy will be fatigued from their visit and nto recover their health. Gives news that Cato lost his babe and buried it on Thursday, Mr. Huntington...
Dates:
Other: 1838 May 26
Unknown to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1873 May 9
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 71
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter to Cornelia E. Boardman written from New York signed "S." Notes how long it has been since their last correspondence; inquires about Lent and Easter; the author went to St. Paul's with her brother and Mrs. Wright and heard her brother give a sermon; asks Cornelia's thoughts on the bishop; peculates on church matters and elections; notes that Mr. Aspenwall will travel to Meadville PA and Helen will accompany him. He may have to travel to Cleveland and asks for a letter to her nephew...
Dates:
1873 May 9