Box 1
Container
Contains 30 Results:
Typescript copy of letter of Elizabeth Gardner, Callensburg, Pa., to her son Hiram. Mentions that she is waiting to die, and that her husband died insolvent., 1858 Feb 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1858 Feb 22
Letter signed John S. Gardner to his brother Hiram. Mentions that their father died insolvent, and that he deeded half of his estate to Maria Elliott before his death. Mentions that he wants to visit Dr. Hamilton in Caldwell County, Missouri. Encourages Hiram to visit their mother before her death. Mentions John Craig. (includes typescript transcription), 1858 May 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1858 May 23
Letter signed John S. Gardner to his brother Hiram. Mentions that their father died insolvent, and that he deeded half of his estate to Maria Elliott before his death. Mentions that he wants to visit Dr. Hamilton in Caldwell County, Missouri. Encourages Hiram to visit their mother before her death. Mentions John Craig. (includes typescript transcription), 1858 May 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1858 May 23
Letter signed Mattie A. Gardner, Callensburg, to her uncle. Discusses family news; mentions that Nas is married to John Timlen; and mentions two heavy frosts that killed almost all their grain. Includes appended letter signed Elizabeth Gardner to her son Hiram. (includes typescript transcription), 1859 Sept 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1859 Sept 2
Letter signed Maria B. Elliott, Cherry Run, to her brother Hiram Gardner. Discusses the poor health of their mother, and that Ellie Gardner is their mother's constant attendant. Includes appended letter of Marie Elliott to Emily Gardner. (includes handwritten transcription), 1860 Dec 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1860 Dec 3
Letter signed Perry Phillips, 6th Division Hospital, to his mother. Mentions that he is staying in widow Phillips' house, and describes her farm; mentions the visit of some women with the sanitary committee, including Mrs. Wittenmeyer of Dubuque, Iowa; mentions that some soldiers stole some cows; and mentions fellow soldier Wm. Muir. (includes typescript transcription), 1862 Aug 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1862 Aug 10
Letter signed Ida J. Elliott, Maple Grove, Pa., to her uncle. Describes the death of her grandmother. (includes typescript transcription), 1863 Jan 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1863 Jan 3
Letter signed J.C. Elliott, Clarion, to brother and sister. Mentions that Pennsylvania is in a state of panic due to Lee’s raid to Harrisburg; mentions oil business; and mentions George Lear and C. Hutch. Includes appended note signed M.B. Elliott. (includes typescript transcription), 1863 July 19
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1863 July 19
Letter signed John S. Gardner to his brother Hiram and family. Discusses family news; mentions the prices for wheat, oats, rye, and hay; and thanks his brother for offering to pay his debt to J. Reynolds. Includes appended letter signed Isabelle S. Gardner to her niece. (includes typescript transcription), 1863 Dec 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1863 Dec 25
Letter signed Laura Phillips to her sister Emily. Describes Perry Phillips' poor health after coming home on furlough; mentions that John W. has reenlisted and that they will soon be married; and mentions that Jenny Roberts and Abe Wilkins were married. (includes typescript transcription), 1864 Feb 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1864 Feb 8