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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One letter, Harriet tells her father of news of various townspeople and family members. Both Harriet and Lucy talk about Lucy being ill. Lucy also tells Winthrop of the prospects of selling their door bell and their horse.

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Two letters, in the first, Harriet tells her father about what she is studying in school, describes her new dress, enquires about a soldier who visited her class, and talks about the upcoming holidays. Lucy congratulates Winthrop on getting some soldiers to take a temperance pledge and tells him that she received the things he sent. In the second letter Harriet talks about clothing, school, and she encloses a piece of her new apron. Lucy discusses money matters with Winthrop.

Scope and Contents 3 letters, in the first letter Frances talks about where friends and family from town are moving to, wanting to see Lucy and family, and news of friends and family. In the second letter, Frances talks about being lonely, the location of family members, and news of friends and family. She also talks of wanting Lucy and family to visit and the food that will be available when they come. In the third letter, Frances talks of the health of family members, the draft, and invites Lucy to Ann...

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3 letters, in the first letter Joseph talks about sending money and stamps to Winthrop. In the second letter, he talks about receipts and possibly going to visit Winthrop in Alexandria with Lucy F. Robinson Phelps and Harriet Benjamin. In the third letter, Joseph discusses selling or renting a home to Winthrop. Written within this letter is one to Lucy from Winthrop, discussing if they should buy the house.

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1 letter, the writer in this letter is responding to a letter of sympathy from their Aunt about the death of “our dear Helen”.  In the letter she describes Helen’s illness, attempts at treatment, and includes a detailed description of her last days.

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3 letters, in the first letter Governor Buckingham discusses Winthrop’s attempt to bring temperance to the regiment. In the second letter, he talks about Winthrop’s desire to leave the regiment, the job he is doing, and how he should remain where he is. In the third letter, the Governor writes about doing a favor for Winthrop.

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9 records for the regimental fund, each contains information on how much is going into the fund per soldier in the regiment as well as some purchases made with the fund for the soldiers.

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These notes contain mostly background information on things and people mentioned and dates of occurrence in the diary of Winthrop H. Phelps. Some of the page numbers for these entries are listed.

Scope and Contents 1 booklet, 45 transcribed letters, this booklet was created by Richard Smith in May 1994 and covers letters by Winthrop H. Phelps, Rev. from May, 1864 through February 1865. In an introduction Richard provides a brief history of the 2[sup]nd[/sup] Connecticut Volunteer Artillery as well as a short summation of the letters subjects. The author notes how he edited the letters in order to aid the reader. The author also notes that every effort was made in order to preserve the “feeling” of the...