Box 85
Container
Contains 75 Results:
Watson, Sarah to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1853 Mar 23
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 40
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
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
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 41
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
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
Wheeler, U M [Ulysses M] to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1830 Jun 10
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 42
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Letter from UM Wheeler to Cornelia E. Boardman noting his unhappiness at not finding her at home on a recent visit. He discusses Cornelia's character and the good traits he has been told she possesses, and expresses his wish to gain "a more tender attachment." He goes on to note that "you are a lady whom a clergyman would be blessed in gaining for a companion through life's diversified journey of toils and comforts." He asks to visit on the 24th of June to discuss, and requests that if she...
Dates:
Other: 1830 Jun 10
Whipple, H[enry] B[enjamin] to Boardman, Cornelia E., 1874
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
File — Box: 85, Folder: 43
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Scope and Contents
H B Whipple writes to Cornelia E. Boardman to thank her for her sympathy. Notes that he would answer her about personal matters but that it would be a long story that would weary her. Goes on to say that although he meant well with his Colorado experiment, it turned out "wholy bad." Asks her not to worry about his health and reports that Mrs. Whipple is fairly well. Also notes that he has duplicates speeches of the Indians and "our report" and asks her to show the to the bishop if he wishes...
Dates:
Other: 1874
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1. Incoming Correspondence, 1808-1880
Sub-Series 3.1.1.1.
Sub-Series — Box: 85
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...
Dates:
1808-1880