Box 1 [1M-H-2A]
Contains 135 Results:
Sarah Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1850-12-22
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Charlestown) to Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) outlinign her difficulties with another teacher, a request for news of family, and information regarding Mr. Bancroft’s ungentlemanly treatment of Ellen.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-01-09
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing the safe travel and arrival of Sarah and their child and Mr. Branch’s inability to wait until September for Ellen’s arrival.
Samuel Barrett to Ellen Barrett , 1851-01-31
Letter from Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Ellen Barrett (Boston, Massachusetts) expressing his thanks for enclosing Mr. Parker’s bill and describing recent inclement weather, the forwarding of a letter from Sarah to her, advice about Ellen’s commencing the summer term in North Carolina, and regards to the Russell family for providing her with a place to stay.
Samuel Barrett to Ellen Barrett , 1851-02-04
Letter from Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Ellen Barrett (Boston, Massachusetts) describing his gladness to hear she is well and happy and inquires how long it will be necessary for her to stay there and finish her lessons.
Samuel Barrett to Ellen Barrett, 1851-02-21
Letter from Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Ellen Barrett (Boston, Massachusetts) expressing his gladness to hear she is healthy and getting along well in music and that he wants her to come home as soon as she gets through with her lessons.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel Barrett, 1851-02-26
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing weather and health, the development of his baby son, and whether Mr. Branch will allow Ellen to take the school in September.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy and Ellen Barrett, 1851-03-02 - 1851-03-09
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy and Ellen Barrett describing the weather and things in bloom, advice on various matters before Ellen arrives on May 1, including: dress, studies, and getting along with students.
Sarah Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1851-04-04
Letter from Sarah Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy Barrett expressing her gratitude for Nancy's kindness to her, and describes the enclosure of flower seeds, an expression of thanks to Ellen for teething ring, baby’s progress, and the sending of regards to grandmother and others at home.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-04-10
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing their feeling of sadness and fear about Ellen’s coming to North Carolina and the positive aspects of her impending move.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-05-04
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing that Sarah will take charge of the school next session, his disappointment that Ellen is not coming, information about his school, and reading in a college course.