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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas describes the funeral procession for Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C.; boarding in Annapolis, MD.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas mulls whether to stay in service with his old regiment or resign to take a teaching position in Clinton. He takes stock of the war's outlook and Abraham Lincoln's death.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas discusses the Normal school and teaching opportunities.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas is considering visiting home, but urgently needs about $30 to cover his bills in Delaware.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur is uncertain whether he wants to pursue teaching, but asks Jacob to try to get him a school position near Newark. Wilbur is taking music lessons with an instructor from Cincinnati and performed with his class at a recent concert in Lebanon.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
While homesick, Thomas reports that he is content in Delaware and that "the College is flourishing finely." He invites Jacob out for commencement, which will be Dr. Thomson's last as president of Ohio Wesleyan. He offers his opinion of Wilbur's letter-writing.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur reports that he is boarding himself after getting stuck with a "spooney." He requests $40 to complete his term at the Normal and relays his opportunity to teach in Indiana next winter for as much as $50 a month.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur enjoys his school more the longer he remains there. He descibes his building and his neighbors, and proposes in jest that his sister Mary could join him there.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas lists his academic and recreational pursuits at Ohio Wesleyan. He discusses changes in both campus and national politics. He is uncertain of whether to take up teaching in the fall.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur writes of his school's celebrations at the end of the term. Now engaged in studying for the current term, Wilbur reaffirms his enthusiasm for the coursework and requests money for expenses.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur defends his decision to stay in Lebanon and describes a "grand picnic" hosted by the Normal at the end of the term.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Before hearing of Wilbur's change of heart, Thomas arranged room and board for himself and his brother in Delaware. He writes of his trouble finding someone else to room with him in Wilbur's stead.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur received $15 from Thomas but tells Jacob he intends to stay in Lebanon for now as his opinion of the school has changed. Wilbur gives an account of the harassment and arrest of a mixed race student at the Normal School. Four students went to Shakertown and observed "the oddities of the deluded sect called Shakers."
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur describes Lebanon and his intention to live on his own there next term. He reviews a troubling conflict with an "unprincipled vagabond" Bill Plants from his time in Taylorsville.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur describes his coursework as a student at the Normal School and the conditions of his new living arrangement.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas recounts a lecture he attended on phrenology. He mulls whether to take a trip home and urgently requests money for his expenses.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur shares information about the classes and costs for room and board for a term at the Normal School in Lebanon. He indicates this is the last letter he will write from Taylorsville.
Letter From Alfred Holbrook To Wilbur F. Armstrong, Alfred Holbrook
Letter From Alfred Holbrook To Wilbur F. Armstrong, Alfred Holbrook
Harvey Collection Letters
Catalog and information about boarding from Lebanon.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur considers the challenges humans face in pursuit of lofty goals. He resolves that his concerns are "probably ill-founded."
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
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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.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur asks Jacob to have their father find him a new position elsewhere. His relationship with his landlady has soured since he started playing "dancing tunes" on his flute.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur pays $2 a week to board in Taylorsville. He takes care of himself, but "[does] not associate with the people here. They are too far below me and I can't stoop."
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas, happy to receive financial support, asks about crops and livestock. He enjoys Delaware but expresses his affection for home.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
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
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas talks about his landlady, paying for board, his studies, the county fair, and wonders why Wilbur left so early for school.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas describes to his parents his room, routine, and the limits of his budget. He mentions the Prescott Cabinets in the University's Museum of Natural History.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas describes his return to school, including a layover in downtown Columbus.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
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.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas describes his trip from Newark to Delaware and his schedule of coursework at Ohio Wesleyan.