Scope and Contents Letter from Cornelia E. Boardman to her mother, Mary Anna Whiting Boardman, written from New York. Reports their disappointment in not hearing from her; Notes that she has been constantly busy entertaining company as her sister Caroline hasn't been up to it and is in the nursery; Says the baby is very well and that Frederick (Caroline's husband) left for Baltimore to stay for ten days and will try to return with Eliza (his sister). Gives news of friends including Margaretta Sanderson who is...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman. Describes a musical party of Mrs. Smith and his musical glasses, Mr. Leixas with his guitar, and Mr. Dundardal with his flute. Notes that Caroline is well, Eliza is lively. Hopes to see William soon; scolds her mother for not writing; notes Mr. Clark's promise to write her onc a week; "Little John Frederick" is teething and treated with calomel; Uncle Daniel's girls were here and invited Lizzie and Cornelia to spend the...

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. Boardmwan writes to her brother William Whiting Boardman to inform him of their mother's health. Notes that the doctor ordered Mc Munn's Elixer of Opium for her and that she wished she had it sooner. Also mentions a celebration of "the colored people" saying that they had quite a display and a speaker from Troy.

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 Boardman Schroeder. Several sections of the letter are obscured by water damage. Notes that she found the bedquilts they had searched for last summer. Notes that the Honorable Perry Smith was buried yesterday and his son is to go to New Haven to live; Royal Canfield wishes to sell his real estate and leave New Milford; Parsons Clark will probably not stay long leaving three big houses to find inhabitants for and she hopes they will be better...