Box 1 [1M-H-2A]
Contains 135 Results:
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1855-11-06
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Littleton, Halifax Co., North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett describing improved health, plans to give her $100 or $200 a year and make annual trips to New England because of increased salary, plans to stay in the South to save travel and relocation expenses and because of his improved health, engagement to take charge of a female school in White Sulphur Springs the next year, and approval of Ellen and Edwin’s deciding not to adopt a child.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-01-13
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett regarding Rev. Fiske leaving Ashburnham, advice for her not to go to housekeeping again and become a lady of leisure.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-01-31
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Jones Springs, Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett regarding not undertaking housekeeping, pros and cons of staying in the South, and having her live with him and his family.
Quincy Petts to Sarah Barrett, 1854-04-25
Letter from Quincy Petts (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Sarah Barrett describing that Mr. Fiske was released from his position and political matters (including the Fugitive Slave Law).
Phoebe Petts to Sarah Barrett and "Children", 1854-04-26
Letter from Phoebe Petts (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Sarah Barrett and "Children" regarding her Return to the north and news of family and friends.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1854-10-25
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (White Sulphur Springs) to Nancy Barrett regarding safe arrival there and good beginning of school, good qualities of pupils, sale of land, and the contents of toilet box which she gave him.
Sarah Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1854-12-11
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett regarding the receipt of letters and money, news of family, wishes for new year in his new situation, and writing to her brother Charles.
Nancy Barrett to Edwin L. Barrett, 1858-03-09
Letter from Nancy Barrett (Williamsburg, Massachusetts) to Edwin L. Barrett regarding the sickness of Edwin’s son, Eddie.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1856-03-18
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Warrenton, North Carolina) to Nancy Barrett regarding the sickness of Eddie and financial toil taken on his family and advice on arranging for tenants for the year.
Edwin L. Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1857-03-04
Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Oxford, Butler County, Ohio) to Nancy Barrett regarding coming to live in Oxford, two options for traveling: one with Mr. Samuel R. Brown, an Oxford merchant, and one with Miss Philena McKeen, a teacher at the Western Female Seminary, originally from Vermont, and instructions for what to bring and for storing furniture in Ashburnham.