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

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her mother Mary Anna Whiting Boardman thanking her for the present of a New Year's letter. Notes their spring-like weather; describes preparations for New Year's that she and Caroline made including making new dresses and decorating rooms; notes they had between 250 and 300 calls for New Year's; describes the flowers, tale, cakes. Charles was unhappy to have to make the eggnog with wine as all ardent spirits were discarded; describes her nephew; tells her...

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...

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Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her brother William Whiting about her mother's health. Says she's had a miserable day and has not been up long enough to have her bed made. The doctor came and gave her something that caused her to vomit a great deal; she later ate soft oysters and asparagus and was distressed again around three. Wishes he would visit soon.

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to Mr. Norrie at St. Luke’s Hospital (Adam Norrie was the treasurer of St. Luke’s) regarding the admission of a “poor girl” named Lucy Osborn. Cornelia had been told that Lucy would be received as a free patient and her church was to send donations to the hospital from time to time. Cornelia requested Norrie send her a certificate indicating that Lucy Osborn was a free patient and requests he not mention it to Lucy lest it worry her. It was sent back to Cornelia...

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 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.