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Phelps, Winthrop H., rev. to Phelps, Winthrop E., Phelps, Harriet F., Phelps, Edward W., and Phelps, Frances R., 1865

Folder 54

 File — Folder: 54
Identifier: Folder 54

Scope and Contents

2 letters, in the first Winthrop congratulates Winthrop E. and Harriet on becoming confirmed Christians and tells them the requirements of being a good Christian. In the second letter, Winthrop explains in detail his journey back to his regiment and begs his children to be good for their mother. He also talks about the surrender of Gen. Lee, the assassination of President Lincoln, and the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward.

Dates

  • created: 1865

Creator

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

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