Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline from New Milford a religious letter describing her feelings surrounding Easter. She remembers their sister who died ten years prior, describes the Easter sermon and the sermon preached for the Sunday School. She also tells of her delight at teaching a Sunday School class. She also details their travels back home, noting that they had a pleasant sail to Norwalk, took the new line of stages to Newtown, took tea, and were home by half past 8...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder thanking her for her letter, and notes receiving one from Aunt Betsey. She is sorry to hear of their illnesses. Gives Henry’s travel plans noting that he is a homebody and she “cannot move him.” Reports trying to persuade him to go to Washington to see Congress in session. She describes a man injured on the railroad the previous Monday saying he, “lingered in perfect agony being burnt all over except where his book protected him...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder to thank her for writing and express the pleasure with which she receives her letters. Expresses thanks to Mr. St. John for the trees which are all planted near the house for fear of thieves. She hadn’t been outdoors for several days but bundled up and wrapped her face to see about the planting. Writes that her face is better than when she last wrote. She notes a letter from William asking when Eliza would be coming so that he...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder regarding various expenditures; talks about Eliza and Mr. Redfield’s visit; Sarah Gill may visit before Christmas; reports on health of family and that Mrs. Lockwood is to be confined this winter. Thanks Caroline for the present of a syringe and applies; Eliza brought grapes. The fruit was shared with various family members; reports on Thanksgiving and notes that Mother sent her all the butter she could spare. Says that Eliza will...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder that Sarah Gaylord is going to New York today so she takes the opportunity to send a letter with her and gives details about the visit. Tells of family health and a surprise visit from Orinda who starts the following week for the Great Western for Europe with Mary James and her family. Notes Mary’s health concerns are the reason for her trip and gives details and discusses Orinda’s difficulty saying goodbye and that she sends her...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes a note to her sister Caroline that she sends with a trunk containing food from their mother for Caroline's Christmas dinner as well as gifts and clothing for her family; notes that Elijah came yesterday and has gotten so tall she has to look up to him, he is 152 pounds and handsome, gives details of his walks; reports that their mother's health is good and that brother William has dividends for them; states that Mr. Rogers who married Harriet Ruggles died by...

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Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Boardman Schroeder thanking her for her letter and expressing excitement that Caroline and her family are to visit. Laments that the strawberries and roses are presently in their prime and hopes to save some for their visit; describes various plants; gives news of health of friends; asks Caroline to burn the letter and excuse her haste.

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardmwan writes to her sister Caroline Boardman Schroeder that she set a few lines by Mr. Northrop the day before. Describes her despair at being responsible for making decisions upon the death of their uncle William Whiting; gives details of his coffin, traveling to Great Barrington, his funeral, and Whiting family affairs including payment for estate expenses. Also notes that she gave their Uncle Abraham the legacy their mother left him; reports that Frederick Whiting is to...