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Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 March 6

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Identifier: id93312

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Expresses relief that she is on Staten Island; discusses their children; reports that Fanny [PGH's sister] was in New York; hopes that "Aunt" Juliana McLachlan Gardiner has recovered from her illness; hopes that she will not return to "Sherwood Forest" while the war lastts; expresses surprise at learning that "David Gardiner had another son--tell him that I think he was very negligent not to announce the fact to us."; describes the christening party for Fanny's daughter. 8 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. Incomplete.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 March 6

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 11.00 Linear Feet (22 Century Boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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