Phelps, Martha L. to Stanton, [Lucretia] Phelps, 1863
Folder 41
File — Folder: 41
Identifier: Folder 41
Scope and Contents
4 letters, in the first letter Martha talks about being unable to promise to visit and news from the town. In the second letter, Martha discusses church and religion, the draft, a list of those confirmed, and shares various ways to prepare currants. She also asks about family and writes different things to tell them. In the third letter, Martha talks about the draft, her and her husband’s health, and news of friends and family. In the fourth letter, Martha describes some household chores, a sermon from church, news of friends, and the death of E. Wege.
Dates
- created: 1863
Creator
- From the Collection: Phelps, Winthrop Henry, 1818-1885 (Person)
- From the Collection: Phelps, Lucy Fassett Robinson Benjamin, 1822-1901 (Person)
- From the Collection: Phelps, Ethel L. (Ethel Lowerre), 1888-1969 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.00 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org