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1845.10.25 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Oct. 25th, 1845
Frederic hasn’t written to his mother in a while and Elizabeth is just updating him on the happenings of what she has heard from her other children and neighbors such as, little George’s health has improved since the last update.
1845.09.03 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Sep. 3rd, 1845
This letter is part of a correspondence between Elizabeth Huntington and her son Frederic Dan Huntington. The letter discusses the health of Elizabeth's family, particularly John and Charlie. Both are plagued with a delirious fever, and Elizabeth was…
1845.07.15 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jul. 15th, 1845
Elizabeth writes to her son Frederic following a visit from his family. She discusses the health of Frederic’s family and the daily lives and events of their own lives. Elizabeth also discusses William’s health and his travels.
1845.05.20 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May 20th, 1845
This is a letter to Frederic written by his mother. The letter is mostly just checking in with her son to see how he is doing, but there are some instances of substance. In the beginning of the letter, his mom talks about how she is glad that they…
1845.05.08 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May 8th, 1845
The first part of the transcription is Elizabeth copying a letter from William she received earlier that day. William writes to his mother to let her know that he has rented out his farm for the harvest season and will be setting out on a trip early…
1845.03.29 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Mar. 29th, 1845
Elizabeth is writing this letter to her youngest child, Frederic. She begins by saying how it has been so long since she has received a letter from him and hopes everything is still well. She goes on to wish “little George” a quick recovery as well…
1845.01.04 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 4th, 1845
Elizabeth is updating Frederic on the family’s activities, health, and town news. She specifically notes his father’s slow recovery and hopes that Frederic’s return will restore their father’s health. Elizabeth also mentions the excitement…
1843.05.05 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, May. 5th, 1843
Elizabeth starts out by telling her son (Fredric) that it is much easier for them to receive his letters than for them to send them out. This is because of all their “inquiries”, which one can assume are sending letters to the various members of…
1843.01.24 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Jan. 24th, 1843
This was a letter from Elizabeth Huntington to her son, Bishop Frederic Dan Huntington. In the letter, Elizabeth Huntington expresses her approval of her son’s performance at the ordination. She notes her pride in his vast efforts in his parish and…
1842.12.26 - Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Dec. 26th, 1842
This is a letter from Elizabeth Huntington to her son, Frederic Dan Huntington. In it she discusses recent events such as a trip to Northampton, wedding preparation, and her thoughts on his secret society. She very much wants to receive any kind of…