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4 letters, in all of the letters, Martha talks about her health and that of friends and family, as well as her desire for Lucretia to visit. The first letter describes the funeral of Captain [Wadams] and Charley Adams, well wishes from friends, and inquires about various things. In the second letter, she talks the weather, and the death of [Ingram] [Maltoon]. In the fourth letter, Martha discusses the weather, Lucretia’s daughter, Lillie, household tasks, and purchases.

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 this letter C.H. recommends Winthrop H. Phelps for a position in a church in [Gossenfield] and asks Reverend Chester to give Winthrop any information he has on the church.

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1 letter, in this letter George talks about a request that Winthrop made for temperance tracks to be sent for use in his regiment. George is replying that he could not find any, but would be willing to reimburse Winthrop for ones he buys while in camp.

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1 letter, in the letter W.K., the private secretary of the President, is acknowledging that the President has received something from Winthrop.