Box 1 [1M-H-2A]
Contains 135 Results:
Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett, 1851-05-31
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett describing health, weather, imminent vacation, their plans to visit in October, boarding possibilities, and care of and practices of negroes.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett, 1851-06-15
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett expressing his request for prayer for them to be active, living Christians, the climate of the area, and the number of schools in the area.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett, 1851-06-19
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett detailing his account of living in the South (including the weather and its effect on health, social classes, and size of farms), coming with a horse and carriage, the state of roads and countryside, ways to travel there, slaves’ treatment of animals, and the lack of conveniences.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett, 1851-07-22
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett outlining that Sarah began teaching, the want of company and excitement, baby Eddie’s progress, Edwin’s trip to Raleigh, and looking forward to spending Sabbaths with them.
Edwin and Sarah Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett, 1851-08-02
Letter from Edwin and Sarah Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett describing recent weather, encouraging them to start their journey in September, Sabbath activities at a nearby Baptist church, and suitability of current winter clothing.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1851-08-13
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett describing the receipt of a picture of the “Bloomer children” from Ellen, advice regarding journey and to avoid travel on the Amboy line, a request to purchase items for Sarah, baby Eddie, and himself, and the enclosure of flower seeds.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-08-18
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing recent weather, details of where to go in their journey, acceptance of a position as principal of Presbyterian Female Seminary in Raleigh, bringing clothing, furniture and other conveniences, an abundance of sweet potatoes, peaches and other produce, buildings in Raleigh, and hte requests for items from home.
Edwin Barrett to Ellen Barrett, 1851-09-04
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Ellen Barrett checking on whether she received his last four letters and outlining carrying and exchanging money during their journey, the description of the place where he is going, and requests for her to bring some things from home.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1851-09-14
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy Barrett describing events of the past year, the health of his father, a request for a few items, and recommendations regarding the journey and clothes to bring.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-09-25 - 1851-09-28
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett regarding his father’s health, inadvisability of his mother traveling alone, suggesting arrangements for him to accompany them on their journey, and his resignation from the position offered to him at Raleigh.