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Benjamin, Andrew Gardner to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1843 Aug 11 - 1843 Oct 20

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3

Scope and Contents

4 letters, in the first letter Andrew talks about the wedding date and telling his mother about the wedding. He also writes about becoming a teacher, what he is currently doing, and a dream he had. In the second letter, Andrew talks about reports that the Benjamin’s have failed financially, visiting his brother in New York to discuss matrimonial matters, and when he expects to return home. In the third letter, he talks about how he wants to see Lucy, what he did on his trip to New York to see Joseph Benjamin, news of his brother, and when the wedding date will be. In the fourth letter, Andrew discusses how he has not received a response to his last letter, assumes that Lucy is sick, and tells Lucy when he expects to come to town with his brother.

Dates

  • created: 1843 Aug 11 - 1843 Oct 20

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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