Box 86
Container
Contains 55 Results:
Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence, 1828-1877
Sub-Series 3.1.1.2
Sub-Series — Box: 86
Identifier: Sub-Series 3.1.1.2
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:
1828-1877
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Bennett, Reverend, Undated
Folder 1
File — Box: 86, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to a Reverend Bennett regarding the death of the pastor and his potential replacement and asks that he work with the Bishop to appoint Rev. Mr. Payne. Others in the congregation wish the Rev. B.H. Stone appointed, but says "I fear his church views are not what we should desire." She also asks him not to mention her name in relation to the matter.
Dates:
Undated
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1828-1832
Folder 2
File — Box: 86, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Letters from Cornelia E. Boardman to her mother, Mary Anna Whiting Boardman. Arranged in subfolders by year.
Dates:
1828-1832
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1828 May 9
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cornelia E. Boardman to her mother, Mary Anna Whiting Boardman, written from New York. Reports their disappointment in not hearing from her; Notes that she has been constantly busy entertaining company as her sister Caroline hasn't been up to it and is in the nursery; Says the baby is very well and that Frederick (Caroline's husband) left for Baltimore to stay for ten days and will try to return with Eliza (his sister). Gives news of friends including Margaretta Sanderson who is...
Dates:
1828 May 9
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1829 May 11
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman. Describes a musical party of Mrs. Smith and his musical glasses, Mr. Leixas with his guitar, and Mr. Dundardal with his flute. Notes that Caroline is well, Eliza is lively. Hopes to see William soon; scolds her mother for not writing; notes Mr. Clark's promise to write her onc a week; "Little John Frederick" is teething and treated with calomel; Uncle Daniel's girls were here and invited Lizzie and Cornelia to spend the...
Dates:
1829 May 11
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Jan 2
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman thanking her for the present of a New Year's letter. Notes their spring-like weather; describes preparations for New Year's that she and Caroline made including making new dresses and decorating rooms; notes they had between 250 and 300 calls for New Year's; describes the flowers, tale, cakes. Charles was unhappy to have to make the eggnog with wine as all ardent spirits were discarded; describes her nephew; tells her...
Dates:
1830 Jan 2
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Sep 11
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cornelia E. Boardman to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman thanking her for her recent letter; expresses surprise that her letters are taking so long to reach New Milford; notes that she is not ready to leave Caroline; describes her stomach problems in detail; says that Johnny is doing well but they are all suffering from the mosquitoes; Describes an exhibition they attended at Niblo's garden; Mr. S. visited and brought a bouquet of flowers and fruit; her return home will...
Dates:
1830 Sep 11
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Sep 15
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother, Mary Anna Whiting Boardman, from New York thanking her for her kind letter. Describes a pleasant visit with Uncle Daniel; gives news of various sick friends; gives details of various family visits; talks of goods she will try to procure for her mother; reports on the health of her sister Caroline Boardman Schroeder; notes that "Johnny is as fat as butter."
Dates:
1830 Sep 15
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Oct 18
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Thanks her for her letter via Mr. Lockwood; notes that she had been checking the post daily to no avail; apologizes for the length of time her letters are taking to arrive home; tells her mother that her sister Caroline Boardman Schroeder and "her little 'Mary Anna Boardman' continue to do very well, the baby grows finely and will I trust prove worthy of her name, which is indeed dear to us all;" notes that...
Dates:
1830 Oct 18
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1831 Dec 5
Folder 2
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting from New York. Notes that Stephen is not in town; Ben could not get into his office; and that she is unwilling to have her mother travel in the cold. She describes the christening of her niece, Cornelia Elizabeth Schroeder, who was baptized by the Bishop and notes that as this event has concluded there is nothing to keep her in New York and will return home as soon as her Aunt Betsy is ready to come. Her sister Cornelia Boardman...
Dates:
1831 Dec 5
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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Elijah Boardman Papers
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Series 3. Boardman, Lane, Ruggles, Schroeder, Whiting, and Wright Family Papers
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Boardman
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Series 3. Sub-Series 1. Sub-Series 1. Boardman, Cornelia Elizabeth
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Sub-Series 3.1.1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting