Box 1
Container
Contains 4 Results:
Papers and Correspondence, 1844
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id138871
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection, 1833-1897, mostly consists of letters written to and by James Duncan Graham. Many are to and from his children (William Montrose Graham, Salvadora Graham, James Duncan Graham, Margaret C. Graham and Richard Worsham Meade Graham) and concern their education, health and his concern that they accommodate themselves to the social customs of the time. Two of his sons attended the United States Naval Academy (one also attended Racine College). The other attended the United States...
Dates:
1844
James D. Graham, New York, to Hartley Graham, 1844 April 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id138872
Scope and Contents
Not surprised General Scott's daughter has gone to convent. "I am pleased to find you are really so indifferent to Margaret Meade's singular and most unlady-like epistle. Neither it nor she is worthy of a single thought from you...hold yourself entirely aloof from her and her family..." Suggests with whom she should associate. 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.
Dates:
1844 April 22
J.D. Graham, New York, to Hartley Graham, 1844 April 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id138873
Scope and Contents
My friend Phil Kearney. Will pay my respects personally to the venerable Mr. Gallatin. 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.
Dates:
1844 April 24
J.D. Graham, New York, New York, to Hartley Graham, 1844 April 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id138874
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Advice on use of the word "riding" and "driving". Advice on with whom she should associate.
Dates:
1844 April 25