1849 November 18-20 . Jane A. Underwood ALS to Mrs. James Fuller; Fayette, [Maine].
4 pages
Box 2
Domestic work. Education of her son, Albert. Men leaving for California.
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1849 December 5 . Lydia [Little] ALS to Samuel [Meiers?]; Alton, Illinois.
4 pages
Box 2
Describes feelings about marriage and other personal matters. Notes her journey on the Illinois River and comments on St. Louis. [Note: Original housed in American Travel Collection.]
[c. 1840s?] . H. Fay ALS to Harriet H. Greenough; [Cambridge, Massachusetts?].
4 pages
Box 2
The current state of an alcoholic family member. Receives visit from Prof. Henry W. Longfellow.
[c. 1840s?] . Joseph F. Huntoon ALS to Betsey Huntoon; [New Hampshire].
1 page
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Letter regarding the (unspecified) misconduct of his wife.
1850 January 1 . Mary A. Raimond ALS to "cousin"; s.l.
4 pages
Box 2
Describes her Christmas, including social visits, games, music, and dancing. Mentions sleighing. Possibly related to Jarvis ALS to Mary; December 25, 1850, in Single Items Collection.
1850 January 20 . Lucretia ALS to William C. Griswold; [Binghamton, New York?].
3 pages
Box 2
Peddler teaching addition and multiplication for a fee. School at the academy will be having a longer break at the end of the term. Fox sisters spirit rapping in Rochester.
1850 February 23 . Austin H. Gillett AMsS to Austin H. Gillett; Roxbury, [Massachusetts?].
3 pages
Box 2
Manuscript "Treachery of a womans heart," written for the Gazette. Reflections on the wonders of the Earth and God's creations, especially man. Describes God's work to aid man's happiness, including the creation of woman. Laments woman's roll in man's fall. Blames the world's current wickedness on woman's original sin.
1850 March 3 . Anna [Caroline Jaudon Lea] ALS to Henry C[harles] Lea; New Orleans, [Louisiana].
4 pages
Box 2
Regarding the bad conditions in her present locale and judgments on her sister’s husband. Very unhappy in New Orleans, including the emphasis on fashion. [Note: Original located in the Lea-Jaudon letters]
1850 March 30 . Jane C. Earle ALS to Eliza [Davenport?]; Havana, [New York].
2 pages
Box 2
Will be moving "out of America." Charles E. moved to Hamilton, Canada West, and will be bringing her with him shortly. Describes how to travel to Hamilton, urging her to visit. News of her sick child, close to death. "She has been the greatest sufferer I ever saw- from indigestion- caused I suppose by weaning and teething."
1850 April 21 . Cynthia Baker ALS to Harriet G. Baker; [Lowell, Massachusetts].
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Has submitted her notice at work and intends to take up textile work elsewhere, seemingly with her sister who is to set up in Chamberlain. "I want to go on warping very much or drawing in but if I cant git in on either Ill go in on weaving." Would like Julia to accompany them, "we could work all in one room." Worried the other women will back out of their plan. Discusses long work hours, the fast pace of weaving, and difficult tasks, "O dear we work like dogs." References local excitement about going to California, hopes for her family.