Scope and Contents

Two letters, the first concerns William being away on business in Albany and his request for his wife to see if a plate for printing had come in to town for him. Chloe responds that there was a mix up and the plate had been sent away because those in town believed that he had moved to New York permanently. The second letter is about her everday activities in town, various townspeople, and a story about a minister who was in town.

Scope and Contents

4 letters, in the first letter Irene talks about visits from friends and news of family. In the second letter, Irene asks many questions about Winthrop E. Phelps, talks about her own children, and talks about clothing. In the third letter, she asks questions about Harriet Phelps and what Lucy is doing. In the fourth letter, Irene describes the terms in which she is selling her shawl to Lucy.

Scope and Contents 4 letters, in the first letter Andrews discusses Lucy’s health, describes a donation party he went to, the weather, and a trip Lucy is taking. The second letter concerns Andrew’s personal life and when Lucy is coming home. In the third letter, Andrew answers a series of questions posed by Lucy, talks about family members, and marriage. The fourth letter talks about Joseph Benjamin’s engagement to Harriet Robinson and planning to get married at the same time as his brother. He also talks...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Phelps Family Papers consist primarily of correspondence. Most of the letters date from 1854-1865 and were written to or from Rev. Winthrop Henry Phelps, who served as chaplain to the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery during the Civil War and from his wife Lucy F. Robinson Phelps. Among the most noteworthy of the papers are a series of diaries maintained by Rev. Phelps. Several of these were edited by his granddaughter Ethel Lowerre Phelps in 1945 and published as limited editions titled...

Scope and Contents

2 letters, in the first letter Charles talks about what he sold from his farm, news of his family, and religion. In the second letter, Charles talks about his age, health, and news of friends.

Scope and Contents

2 letters, in the first letter Elizabeth is talking about the health and news of family members. In the second letter, she talks about getting someone to help her do things she is unable to, religion, health of friends, and thinking she is close to death.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Phelps Family Papers consist primarily of correspondence. Most of the letters date from 1854-1865 and were written to or from Rev. Winthrop Henry Phelps, who served as chaplain to the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery during the Civil War and from his wife Lucy F. Robinson Phelps. Among the most noteworthy of the papers are a series of diaries maintained by Rev. Phelps. Several of these were edited by his granddaughter Ethel Lowerre Phelps in 1945 and published as limited editions titled...

Scope and Contents

1 letter, in this letter George is requesting that Winthrop send his pay to his family while he is in the hospital.

Scope and Contents

1 letter, in this letter the writer talks about the death of her husband due to illness, religion, and thanks Winthrop and the company for taking care of him. The writer also informs Winthrop which of her husband’s things she has received.

Scope and Contents

1 letter, it is a response to a letter for Winthrop H. Phelps. Lulu is telling the writer that Winthrop has passed away.