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Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1828 May 9
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1829 May 11
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Jan 2
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Sep 11
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Sep 15
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1830 Oct 18
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, 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
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1832 Nov 26
Folder 2
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, Folder: 2, sub-folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Notes that she would enjoy Thanksgiving at home with her mother but will instead celebrate the day with company; Frederick's lectures are very interesting; St. Paul's is in want of Sunday School teachers so she may offer her services; Miss Smith visited Saturday. Mr. Haight was with them for dinner and invited Cornelia to travel to Connecticut with him for Thanksgiving, which she would have done had Lavinia...
Dates:
1832 Nov 26
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1834 Jan 15
Folder 3
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, Folder: 3, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Thanks her for her letter; notes that they are all well though Caroline Boardman Schroeder has a sore mouth and stomach upset; gives news of visitors; William came to town and will stay until next week; he is delighted with Uncle’s portrait and they quarrel over who is to have it; discusses weddings of various friends including Miss Lockwood and Mr. Hine; She has been collecting donations for the mission...
Dates:
1834 Jan 15
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1834 Feb 13
Folder 3
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, Folder: 3, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Her sister Caroline is very comfortable but is suffering with a pain in her head an lameness that is somewhat better today; the baby is very good but for an hour or two at night; finishing the letter in haste as Mr. Blunt wants her to go to Prince St. with him to hear about wedding preparations; her school’s anniversary was today and marked by several men giving remarks; notes that her previous letter...
Dates:
1834 Feb 13
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Boardman, Mary Anna Whiting, 1834 Dec 19
Folder 3
Item — Box 86: Series Series 3, Folder: 3, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Wishes her mother would write; notes receipt of a letter from Uncle Sherman written after he arrived in Litchfield; Col. Bostwick has died; Nele sends a kiss and love to Grandma and Aunt Betsey as do Mary and Johnny; spent Saturday with the McFarlan's and when she returned found William; Mr. Schroeder invited her to Washington and if Eliza would join she would be tempted; Horace Lockwood said goodbye prior to...
Dates:
1834 Dec 19
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society