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Benjamin, Andrew Gardner to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1842 Oct - 1843 May 14

Folder 1

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

6 letters, the first letter talks about getting together for an engagement. The second and third letters are requests to take Lucy for a short ride. In the fourth letter, Andrew talks about news and health of family and friends, when he and Lucy will get married, and apologizes for putting off their engagement.  In the fifth letter, Andrew writes about a flood in Lucy’s hometown, reaction to news of friends Lucy has written about, and setting the date of the wedding. In the sixth letter, he talks about memories he has with Lucy, friends at home, trips Lucy is planning on making, and discusses the date of the wedding.

Dates

  • created: 1842 Oct - 1843 May 14

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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