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...

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Three letters, the first is about how she used money her father gave her and activities she did with friends.  The next letter concerns her mother coming to visit. The third letter is about the everyday activities of Harriet as well as what is going on at church meetings.

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Harriet writes to tell her mother about the death of Mrs. Walter Langdon as well as general news of local townspeople and everyday life.

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...

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2 letters, in the first letter Arthur discusses a family gathering for the next summer. In the second letter, Arthur talks about how he feels useless and about the health of family members.

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2 letters, in the first letter he recounts his journey home after visiting the Phelps family and thanks Winthrop for his kindness. In the second letter, Arthur talks about his health and asks Winthrop to get him a position as quartermaster in the army.

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...

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1 letter, in the letter Lucy inquires about what is happening at home and gives news about family members. Edward describes how his business is doing and tells of news of family members.

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1 letter, in it Edward talks about Andrew picking up Lucy Benjamin, the weather, and news of visits from friends and family.

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1 letter, in the letter Linior writes about Winthrop H. Phelps’s death, offers his sympathies to Lucy, and talks about the health of other family members.