Box 1 [1M-H-2A]
Contains 135 Results:
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-06-19
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Jones Springs, Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett describing that he is reconsidering a visit North this summer, inquiring if Mr. Winchester and she can agree on a price for the house, that he will come in August, and the decision to sell the house for $2,150.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-07-15
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett stating that he has decided to stay there instead of returning North, his salary versus expenses of providing for his family, his engagement at the Warrenton Female Institute for half of the year, and plans to visit the following year.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-11-26
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Jones Springs, Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett describing his hhoughts about their relationship, the trials of living in the South, that he is now the chair of mathematics at the Warrenton Female Institute, and future plans.
[unidentified] to "Mother", 1855-03-14
Letter from [unidentified] (Warrenton, North Carolina) to "Mother" describing celebration of Edward’s 35th birthday and the sale of a house.
Edwin L. Barrett to Sarah Barrett, 1855-03-24
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Warrenton, North Carolina) to Sarah Barrett describing the length of separation and imminent reunion and conditions in Kansas.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1855-04-04
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett regarding teaching music lessons, plans to spend Easter in Franklin County, plans to return to New England, and plans to all live together.
Sarah Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1855-08-18
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett regarding keeping house, menus, father and brother going west, and a desire to keep house with him.
Sarah Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1855-08-24
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett describing that father is sick with cholera, uncle has 30 tons of hay to cut, brothers are learning to swim, and wishes to receive directions about going to housekeeping.
Sarah Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1855-10-10
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett describing that grandmother went to Fitchburg with Mrs. Thompson, that Sarah's father and brothers went to a temperance convention at Ashby, that teacher’s institute to be in town the next week, and that father is busy with harvesting.
Sarah Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1855-10-15
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett regarding the prospect of a permanent settlement and that his mother will wait to make her winter plans until his feelings are more settled.