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1864-07-23, Hiram To Susan, H. Hiram Austin

H. Austin Civil War correspondence

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1864-06-14, Hiram To Susan, H. Hiram Austin

H. Austin Civil War correspondence

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1864-06-05, Hiram To Susan, H. Hiram Austin

H. Austin Civil War correspondence

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1864-04-09, Hiram To Susan, H. Hiram Austin

H. Austin Civil War correspondence

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[2014.120.W.R_ Douglas_Civilwar_1861-10-07_001] Nathaniel E. Douglas Civil War Correspondence

Nathaniel E. Douglas Civil War Correspondence Collection

This collection contains 1 correspondence written by Nathaniel E. Douglas to his wife, Maria during the American Civil War in 1861. In his letter, Douglas writes about how he misses his family and how he wants to return home.

1861-10-07, Nathaniel To Mariah, Nathaniel E. Douglas

Nathaniel E. Douglas Civil War correspondence

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Diary From 1859, Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Diaries

The 1859 diary of Lucinda Merriss largely focuses on her daily life at home and with friends and family. The start includes verses and personal notes as well as some cash accounts. This year includes some births, marriages, and deaths, as well as the marriage proposal to Lucinda by Albert Whitacre. Significant events include:

March 10: Marriage proposal from Albert Whitacre

June 5: Harsh late frost that nearly killed all their plants

Mid-July: Low rain to the point plants were dying

August 26: George Sells Jr. ran from a lawsuit by Jane Davis for breaking a contract with $5,000 amount. …

Milton Wright Diaries: 1859, Milton Wright

Milton Wright Diaries

Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary’s entries begin on December 31, 1858 and continue until January 2, 1860. There is also an entry labeled January 25, 1911 as well. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of Wright's marriage to Susan Koerner, the future mother of the Wright children, which the researcher might find of interest. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.

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

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The Young Woman's Friend; Or The Duties, Trials, Loves, And Hopes Of Woman, Daniel C. Eddy

Mother Home & Heaven

The author says in the preface that this book, "...endeavors to set before the reader several striking Scripture characters, with such comments on each as may be calculated to impress truth, and enforce the great lessons of morality and religion. For an evident purpose these characters are taken from the order in which they are found in the Bible, and transposed to suit the purpose had in view, in the selection of the group; and it is believed that there will be found here nothing to vitiate the taste, deprave the morals, or wound the heart." As this preface indicates, …

On The Marriage And Intermarriage Of The Deaf And Dumb, David Buxton

Deaf Rare Books

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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.

Mary C. Caswell To Philander Chase, Mary C. Caswell

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Caswell tells her uncle Philander Chase about her life in England. She now has four children, the youngest having been born in December. She asks Chase if an eighth number of Reminiscences has been published yet, as she and her family enjoyed reading them all, particularly the seventh.

The Young Lady's Guide To The Harmonious Development Of Christian Character (Part Two), Harvey Newcomb

Mother Home & Heaven

The Young Lady's Guide to the Harmonious Development of Christian Character is a collection of writings originally written for the author's sister, and published for upper class women, but the author indicates that the, "...greater portion of it is equally suited to any other class." The author did not intend the guide to be a manual, but to bring up various topics that he felt women should consider about life as a Christian woman. This section of the book contains chapters about: "Mental Cultivation- Reading," "Improvement of Time-Obligation," "Christian Activity," "Dress," "Social and Relative Duties," "Marriage," "Submission-Contentment-Dependence," and "Self-Examination."

Philander Chase To Laura Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander reflects on the institution of marriage. He also reports on George Chase's impending move to Jubilee and the recent improvement in weather.

Margaret K. L. To Anna Ingraham, Margaret K. L.

Philander Chase Letters

Margaret K.L. writes to her niece Anna Ingraham apologizing for her lack of correspondence and explains that she has been ill. She then informs Anna of other illnesses among her family and friends, including scarlet fever. She gives Anna advice for marrying a clergyman and tells her to remain pious.

Philander Chase To Mary Olivia Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase updates his granddaughter Mary Olivia about the state of Jubilee College, as well as news from the family and friends of the Chases.

The Young Lady's Aid To Usefulness And Happiness (Part Two), Jason Whitman

Mother Home & Heaven

The dedication of this volume reads: "To the young ladies of the Park-Street Parish, Portland, Maine, this little volume, originally prepared for their good, and in the form of lectures, delivered in their presence is affectionately dedicated by their friend and pastor." As the dedication indicates, the book was formed from a collection of lectures that have been rewritten as letters. This second portion of the book continues the fifth letter about "Intellectual Improvement." The sixth letter, which is the longest, describes the "Female Influence" upon her household and community, and in particular the possibility that "Females can promote moral …

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, October 28, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, address not included. John and Julia were invited to the wedding of Julia Palmer, however neither of them would be able to travel to Philadelphia in time. She sent him some items so he would not have to buy them and wanted him not to smoke cigars and look after his health.

People Included: William Palmer, Julia Palmer, Fanny, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Moukor, Christine Biddle, Looe Baker, Mr. Powell, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Westchester County, Newark, NJ

Indenture Of Sarah Sabina Kean And Looe Baker With William Pennington, December 24, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean, Looe Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Prenuptial agreement for Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker. The agreement stated that William Pennington would be the executor of Peter Kean's estate in order to preserve it for the Kean children. It was witnessed by Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

Indenture, Looe Baker And Sarah Sabina Kean Marriage, December 24, 1830

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

The following document is an indenture depicting the marriage settlement between Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker.

Letter From Isaac Rawlings To George Sibley, March 17, 1829, Isaac Rawlings

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Isaac Rawlings to George Sibley, March 17, 1829. Rawlings discusses wanting to marry; becoming mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.

Mary Steinhauer To Intrepid Morse, Mary Steinhauer

Philander Chase Letters

Mary Steinhauer confesses to Intrepid Morse all of her defects.

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 18, 1820, Peter Van Brugh Livingston Ii

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Washington D.C. to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his aunt, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He writes to let Susan know he has become engaged to a Ms. Houston of Georgia and that he thinks Susan would approve of her. He also tells her to tell Peter that he is sorry to hear about Sarah's condition and hopes she recovers soon.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean, Ms. Houston

Places Included: Georgia, Philadelphia

Permit For Intrepid Morse To Solemnize Marriages In Ohio, Abram J. Mcdawad

Philander Chase Letters

Permit for Intrepid Morse to Solemnize Marriage in Ohio

Susan Niemcewicz To Catherine Marie Le Cuillier De Beaumanoir, Comtesse De La Forest, Circa October 1816, Susan Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino near Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Catherine Marie Le Cuillier de Beaumanoir, Comtesse de La Forest, unaddressed (likely Paris, France). Mrs. De La Forest’s particular accounts of herself and family was highly gratifying. Peter Kean followed Mr. De La Forest’s example in that he attended to polite literature and the amusements of agriculture, which would never improve a gentleman’s fortune in this country. Susan took the liberty of introducing her nephew, Mr. Van Brugh Livingston to Mrs. De La Forest, he had gone out with their Minister Mr. Gallitin. Susan’s heart rejoiced at the happy prospect …

William Jay To Peter Kean, March 23, 1813, William Jay

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

William Jay wrote form Beaford to Peter Kean, his cousin, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ to congratulate him on his marriage.

People Included: Sutherland, Sarah Sabina Kean

Places Included: New York

The History Of Zoa, The Beautiful Indian, Daughter Of Henrietta De Bellgrave; And Of Rodomond, Whom Zoa Releases From Confinement, And With Him Makes Her Escape From Her Father, Who Was The Occasion Of Rodomond's Imprisonment And Dreadful Sufferings. To Which Is Added The Memoirs Of Lucy Harris, A Foundling, Who, At Sixteen Years Of Age Was Discovered To Be Daughter To The Countess Of B- A True Story, Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

This story is told by an unnamed narrator to a woman he calls “Madam.” The narrator begins by explaining that Rodomond is the child of his longtime friend, whose untimely death left his three children, including Rodomond, penniless. Consequently, the narrator took the boys under his care, and Rodomond grew into a successful interpreter for the East India Company in Bombay. While there, Rodomond eventually became an enemy of the natives because he demanded fair business practices. One day, Rodomond was kidnapped by five mercenaries for “the banyan,” a powerful local. Luckily, the Banyan’s daughter, Zoa, heard of her father’s …

The True And Affecting History Of Henrietta De Bellgrave; A Woman Born Only For Calamities. Being An Unhappy Daughter, Wretched Wife, And Unfortunate Mother; Containing A Series Of The Most Uncommon Adventures That Ever Befel One Person By Sea And Land, Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

This narrative is comprised of a letter from Henrietta de Bellgrave to her daughter, Zoa. As Henrietta relates, she was born in France to the daughter of a Baron and the son of a Count. The two married in secret because Henrietta’s mother was bound for a convent, which angered the Baron, who made their early marriage so uncomfortable that Henrietta’s father was compelled to accept a position as the governor of Iranadad, a colony in the East Indies. On the voyage there, their boat is attacked by pirates, only nearly saved by an English ship bound for Bombay. After …