Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Thanks her for her letter; notes that they are all well though Caroline Boardman Schroeder has a sore mouth and stomach upset; gives news of visitors; William came to town and will stay until next week; he is delighted with Uncle’s portrait and they quarrel over who is to have it; discusses weddings of various friends including Miss Lockwood and Mr. Hine; She has been collecting donations for the mission...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Her sister Caroline is very comfortable but is suffering with a pain in her head an lameness that is somewhat better today; the baby is very good but for an hour or two at night; finishing the letter in haste as Mr. Blunt wants her to go to Prince St. with him to hear about wedding preparations; her school’s anniversary was today and marked by several men giving remarks; notes that her previous letter...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Wishes her mother would write; notes receipt of a letter from Uncle Sherman written after he arrived in Litchfield; Col. Bostwick has died; Nele sends a kiss and love to Grandma and Aunt Betsey as do Mary and Johnny; spent Saturday with the McFarlan's and when she returned found William; Mr. Schroeder invited her to Washington and if Eliza would join she would be tempted; Horace Lockwood said goodbye prior to...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman from New York. Notes that her mother will hear from her via letters she has written to Eliza Todd and Uncle Sherman but feels that the time of separation seems shorter with frequent letters; expresses surprise that Orinda (Cornelia’s cousin Esther Orinda Boardman married Federal Vanderburgh) would make such a short visit to Baltimore as she and her husband will soon move to their new house near Washington parade ground;...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting from St. Ann's Hall, a girl's school run by John Frederick Schroeder. Mr. Davis is going to Bridgeport Saturday so Cornelia takes the opportunity to write; they are all well; sister Betsey and all the children went with her into the city today; Caroline took Nele to Mr. Parmely where she had "three teeth extracted without one word or a sigh;" cousin Fred got the money from the bank; dined at the Franklin House where Mr. T. would not...

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Letters from Cornelia E. Boardman to her mother, Mary Anna Whiting Boardman. Arranged in subfolders by year.