Box 1 [1M-H-2A]
Contains 135 Results:
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1851-08-13
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett describing the receipt of a picture of the “Bloomer children” from Ellen, advice regarding journey and to avoid travel on the Amboy line, a request to purchase items for Sarah, baby Eddie, and himself, and the enclosure of flower seeds.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-08-18
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing recent weather, details of where to go in their journey, acceptance of a position as principal of Presbyterian Female Seminary in Raleigh, bringing clothing, furniture and other conveniences, an abundance of sweet potatoes, peaches and other produce, buildings in Raleigh, and hte requests for items from home.
Edwin Barrett to Ellen Barrett, 1851-09-04
Letter from Edwin Barrett to Ellen Barrett checking on whether she received his last four letters and outlining carrying and exchanging money during their journey, the description of the place where he is going, and requests for her to bring some things from home.
Edwin Barrett to Nancy Barrett, 1851-09-14
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy Barrett describing events of the past year, the health of his father, a request for a few items, and recommendations regarding the journey and clothes to bring.
Edwin Barrett to Samuel and Nancy Barrett, 1851-09-25 - 1851-09-28
Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett regarding his father’s health, inadvisability of his mother traveling alone, suggesting arrangements for him to accompany them on their journey, and his resignation from the position offered to him at Raleigh.