Box 86
Container
Contains 36 Results:
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline Maria Boardman, 29 Nov 1841
Item 4
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 9, sub-folder: 3
Identifier: Item 4
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...
Dates:
29 Nov 1841
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline Maria Boardman, 1844 Jul 8
Item 5
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 9, sub-folder: 4
Identifier: Item 5
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...
Dates:
1844 Jul 8
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline M. Boardman, 1845 Dec 20
Item 6
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 9, sub-folder: 5
Identifier: Item 6
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...
Dates:
1845 Dec 20
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline Maria Boardman, 1846 Jun 15
Item 7
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 9, sub-folder: 6
Identifier: Item 7
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1846 Jun 15
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline Maria Boardman , 1849 Nov 15
Item 8
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 9, sub-folder: 7
Identifier: Item 8
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...
Dates:
1849 Nov 15
Boardman, Cornelia E. to Schroeder, Caroline Maria Boardman, 1852 Jun 10
Item 1
Item — Box: 86, Folder: 10, sub-folder: 1
Identifier: Item 1
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...
Dates:
1852 Jun 10