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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas's regiment has been moving frequently and "drilling considerably" along the way. He laments the casualties of the war so far. He requests supplies from home, including 20 pounds of butter, writing supplies and some boots.

Letter From W.G. Spencer To Armstrong Family, W.G. Spencer

Harvey Collection Letters

W.G. Spencer sends condolences to the Armstrongs regarding Wilbur's death and news about his family; anxieties about the war

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert writes to Francis about the bad food poisoning some soldiers and how looking at photos and knowing they are prayed for helps the soldiers' resolve.

The Professor And The Pupil; A General Introductory Lecture Delivered October 13th, In The Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, Session 1862-3., Thomas D. Mitchell, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert tells Thomas about his week in Purdy, getting his foot ran over by a wagon and time in Bolivar.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas shares a drawing of Abram T. Hull's farm and a Bible verse.

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert discusses Wilbur's death and recounts the Battle of Shiloh and his suspicions about "the surprise of the first day of the fight." The regiment is preparing to head towards Corinth, Mississippi.

Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull

Harvey Collection Letters

Notes from Jane Elizabeth Armstrong, William Armstrong, Jacob, and Matilda Hull in mourning after Wilbur's death.

An Address Delivered In Saco, Oct.12, 1862 On The One Hundreth Anniversary Of The Organization Of The First Church In Saco, Me., Edward Strong Dwight

Maine Collection

An Address Delivered in Saco, Oct.12, 1862 on the One Hundreth Anniversary of the Organization of the First Church in Saco, Me.

by Edward Strong Dwight, 1820-1890

Saco (Maine): William Noyes, Printer, 1862.

Mary A. Nelson, Possom Hollow, Arkansas, To William H. Woodruff

Civil War Arkansas

Mary A. Nelson, the cousin of William H. Woodruff, who was currently serving in the Confederate Army, keeps him informed about life back home. She jokes about her experiences on horseback. Also, she mentions the lack of young men in the street, and a church service she went to. The preacher talked about relying too much on the North. She goes on to discuss matters about family.

[07] Elizabeth Grimes, Letter, Death, And Mourning, Elizabeth S. Grimes

Spring 2022 Iowa Documents Class Projects

This is a letter from Elizabeth Grimes, wife of James Grimes, she’s sending it in response to recently learning about the death of another friend. In this letter, she is saying kind words about her virtuous late friend, religion, and sheds light on the process of mourning in the Victorian era of America. Additionally, there is some information about the state of the government at the time as the letter is written just 15 days before the secession of South Carolina from the Union and 4 months before the beginning of the civil war.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas acknowledges care and training his parents gave him as a child. He reports on his coursework and attending a revival.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas relays Wilbur's story of being locked out of his classroom and updates Jacob on his coursework. He describes the effectiveness of an ongoing revival at his church.

Anecdotes For Girls, Harvey Newcomb

Mother Home & Heaven

“Anecdotes for Girls - Entertaining Narratives and Anecdotes Illustrative Principles and Character” by Harvey Newcomb, is a collection of amusing stories aimed at female juvenile readers. The book is split up into 12 chapters/topics: Early Piety, Filial Piety, Sisterly Affection, Benevolence, Learning to Work, Habits, Government of the Tongue, Female Influence, Novels, and Plays, Dancing, Miscellaneous Subjects, and Religion.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas needs money to pay board and buy firewood.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas is studying hard and implores his brother to live piously.

Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of The Maine State Seminary, For The Year Ending Nov. 4, 1858, Maine State Seminary (Lewiston Falls, Me.)

Maine History Documents

A document providing lists of trustees, faculty, and students and information about admission, facilities, and policies at Maine State Seminary (now Bates College) in Lewiston, Maine.

The Stranger In The Church, George Burgess

Maine History Documents

A document on the Episcopal Church by the Rt. Rev. George Burgess, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Maine.

Lecture Introductory To The Course On Materia Medica And General Therapeutics, In The Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, Delivered October 13th 1857., Thomas D. Mitchell, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

The Vocation Of The Medical Scholar In Society. An Introductory Lecture. By Charles D. Meigs, M.D. Delivered October 9, 1854., Charles D. Meigs, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

The Hearth Stone: Thoughts Upon Home-Life In Our Cities, Samuel Osgood

Mother Home & Heaven

On the title page of this book there is a quote from George Herbert that reads, "This is the famous stone That turneth all to gold: For that which God doth touch and own cannot for less be told." This book is divided into 18 chapters: Home Views of American Life, The Ideal of Womanhood, The Hope of Childhood, New Things, Solicitude of Parents, Reverence in Children, Brothers and Sisters, Marriage, Our Friends, Master and Servant, The Divine Guest, The Orphan, The Young Prodigal, Education of Daughters, Business and the Heart, Summer in the Country, Returning Home, and The Church …

Report Of The First Annual Meeting, Held In Union Street Church, Bangor, Maine Unitarian Church Association

Maine History Documents

Report of the first annual meeting of the Unitarian Church Association of Maine, held in Union Street Church, Bangor, September 14 & 15, 1853.

Letter To Rachel Denison Sr. (Sister), Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase fears a civil war will begin if Queen Elizabeth appoints the Catholic Cardinal Wiseman as the Archbishop of Westminster.

Considerations For Young Men (Part 2), Rev. J. B. Waterbury D.D.

Mother Home & Heaven

Written by Rev J. B. Waterbury, author of Advice to a Young Christian and other books, Considerations for Young Men is a series of 32 letters which the author intended for young men as they left their parents' homes, "...as a manual which the hand of Christian benevolence might offer to a friend." This section of the book contains letters completing the section devoted to temptations by discussing the temptations of the theatre, gambling, and alcohol. It also contains letters in the category of "Prejudices Against Religion," in which the author discusses the youthful prejudices against religion and the importance …

Letter To John Rimm, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase's birthday sermon

Golden Steps For Youth (Part One), John Mather Austin

Mother Home & Heaven

Fully titled Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness, and Happiness: Being a Series of Lectures to Youth of Both Sexes, on Character, Principles, Associates, Amusements, Religion, and Marriage. The author, John Mather Austin, also wrote Voice to Youth, Voice to Married, and more. These "lectures" were originally written as sermons, but were published with the intent for a wider audience of young adults to, "...influence them to honestly, industry, sobriety, and religion." In this first section of the book, Austin discusses the importance of a good reputation, principles, and purpose. He also discusses selecting associates and the importance of forming …

Golden Steps For Youth (Part Two), John Mather Austin

Mother Home & Heaven

Fully titled Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness, and Happiness: Being a Series of Lectures to Youth of Both Sexes, on Character, Principles, Associates, Amusements, Religion, and Marriage. The author, John Mather Austin, also wrote Voice to Youth, Voice to Married, and more. These "lectures" were originally written as sermons, but were published with the intent for a wider audience of young adults to, "...influence them to honestly, industry, sobriety, and religion." In this section of the book, Austin writes about the proper approach to religion and the importance and seriousness of marriage.

Introductory Lecture To The Course Of Anatomy, Delivered In Jefferson Medical College, October 19th, 1849., Joseph Pancoast, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase discusses the moral foundations of Jubilee College.

Professor Dunglison's Introductory Lecture In Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, November 4, 1847., Robley Dunglison, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.